Corymbitodes

Buysson, 1904

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Corymbitodes is a of click beetles in the Elateridae, established by Buysson in 1904. The genus is native to North America, with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States including Vermont. Like other elaterids, members of this genus possess the characteristic clicking mechanism that allows them to right themselves when overturned. The genus contains multiple , though specific taxonomic boundaries and species-level diversity remain incompletely documented.

Corymbitodes tarsalis by (c) Patrick Hanly, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Patrick Hanly. Used under a CC-BY license.Corymbitodes tarsalis by (c) Patrick Hanly, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Patrick Hanly. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Corymbitodes: //kɔːrɪmˈbɪtoʊdiːz//

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Distribution

Northeastern United States; specifically documented from Vermont and other US locations. The appears to have a Nearctic distribution centered in eastern North America.

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Taxonomic history

Corymbitodes was established by Buysson in 1904 within the click beetle Elateridae. The has been maintained as a valid in modern classifications, though -level requires further study.

Observational data

iNaturalist records indicate at least 564 observations attributed to this , suggesting it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists, though many records may lack -level identification.

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