Hypnoidus abbreviatus
(Say, 1823)
Abbreviated Wireworm
A click beetle in the Elateridae, commonly known as the Abbreviated . The species occurs across much of Canada. are active during warmer months. Larvae are soil-dwelling and known as wireworms.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypnoidus abbreviatus: /hɪpˈnɔɪdəs əbˌbrɛviˈeɪtəs/
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Habitat
Associated with soil ; larvae develop in soil. Specific substrate preferences are not documented.
Distribution
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Human Relevance
Larvae (wireworms) are agricultural pests that feed on seeds and roots of crops.