Limonius auripilis
(Say, 1823)
Red-Shouldered Wireworm
Limonius auripilis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, commonly known as the Red-Shouldered . The larval stage, referred to as wireworms, are soil-dwelling pests known to damage agricultural crops. The species has been documented in Ontario and Québec, Canada. Research has examined -based trapping methods for monitoring and managing this and related Limonius species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Limonius auripilis: /lɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs ɔːˈrɪ.pɪlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Limonius by specific morphological features; are click beetles with the 's characteristic body form allowing for the clicking/jumping mechanism. Larvae are elongated, cylindrical, and hard-bodied (wireworms), typical of Elateridae. Specific diagnostic characters for separating L. auripilis from such as L. agonus, L. canus, and L. infuscatus require detailed examination.
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Habitat
Agricultural fields and associated soil environments; distribution records indicate presence in Ontario and Québec, Canada.
Distribution
Canada: Ontario and Québec.
Life Cycle
Complete with , larval (), pupal, and stages. Larval stage is prolonged and soil-dwelling.
Ecological Role
Larvae function as soil-dwelling herbivores/; are not known to be economically damaging.
Human Relevance
Similar Taxa
- Limonius agonusCongeneric with overlapping distribution; distinguished by morphological examination
- Limonius canusCongeneric ; and larvae similar in general form, requiring detailed identification
- Limonius infuscatusCongeneric within the same ; separation requires identification