Aplastus arizonicus
Aplastus arizonicus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is either extremely rare, poorly collected, or potentially cryptic in its habits. The specific epithet 'arizonicus' suggests an association with Arizona, though detailed distribution data remains limited. As a member of Elateridae, it possesses the characteristic click mechanism for righting itself when overturned.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aplastus arizonicus: /æˈplæstəs ˌærɪˈzɒnɪkəs/
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Distribution
Arizona (inferred from specific epithet; precise locality data unavailable)