Hypolithus littoralis
Eschscholtz, 1829
Hypolithus littoralis is a of click beetle ( Elateridae) described by Eschscholtz in 1829. It belongs to the Hypolithus, which is part of the diverse click beetle family characterized by their ability to right themselves using a prosternal spine that fits into a mesosternal groove. The species has been recorded from Alaska and is considered to have a Holarctic distribution. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypolithus littoralis: /hɪˈpɒlɪθəs lɪtəˈrælɪs/
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Habitat
Sandy littoral along shorelines, based on the specific epithet "littoralis" (meaning "of the shore") and -level preferences for this .
Distribution
Holarctic; recorded from Alaska, United States.