Neopristilophus maurus
(LeConte, 1853)
Neopristilophus maurus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The species was described by LeConte in 1853. Records indicate presence in British Columbia, Canada. Available sources provide minimal biological information for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neopristilophus maurus: /niːoʊˌprɪstɪˈloʊfəs ˈmɔːrəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Canada (CA-BC).
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Taxonomic Note
Sources provide conflicting information about this . GBIF and iNaturalist classify Neopristilophus maurus as a click beetle (Coleoptera: Elateridae), while some popular articles incorrectly associate the name with conifer sawflies (Hymenoptera: Diprioninae). The references appear to be errors, conflating this with Neodiprion maurus, a pine-feeding sawfly. The Coleoptera classification is supported by taxonomic databases.
Data Limitations
Despite 78 iNaturalist observations, published biological information for this is sparse. No peer-reviewed studies specifically addressing N. maurus , , or were identified in available sources.