Limonius pectoralis
LeConte, 1866
Limonius pectoralis is a of click beetle ( Elateridae) described by LeConte in 1866. It is one of several Limonius species known as agricultural pests, with larvae commonly referred to as wireworms. The species has been documented across northern and western North America, including Canadian provinces from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Research has investigated -based trapping methods for this species as part of strategies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Limonius pectoralis: /lɪˈmoʊniəs pɛkˈtɔːrəlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canadian provinces: Alberta (AB), British Columbia (BC), Labrador (LB), Manitoba (MB), and New Brunswick (NB). The occurs in northern and western regions of North America.
Human Relevance
Larvae (wireworms) are recognized as agricultural pests that damage crop roots and tubers. Synthetic have been developed and tested for monitoring and potentially managing of this .