Setasomus
Gurjeva, 1985
Species Guides
3- Setasomus aratus(Plowing Click Beetle)
- Setasomus nitidulus(Trim Click Beetle)
- Setasomus rufopleuralis
Setasomus is a of click beetles (Elateridae) established by Gurjeva in 1985. The genus belongs to the infraorder Elateriformia within the order Coleoptera. Based on iNaturalist records, the genus has been documented in at least 22 observations, suggesting it is not commonly encountered. within this genus are presumably distributed across parts of the Palearctic region, though precise geographic limits remain poorly defined. The genus name refers to the presence of setae (bristles) on the body, a characteristic feature of its constituent species.
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How to pronounce Setasomus: /sɛtəˈsoʊməs/
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Distribution
The Setasomus has been documented in observations recorded on iNaturalist, though specific country-level distribution data is not well established in available sources. As a member of Elateridae with Palearctic affinities, likely occur across temperate regions of Eurasia. The 22 iNaturalist observations suggest scattered records rather than continuous distribution documentation.
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Russian entomologist E.L. Gurjeva in 1985. The etymology derives from Latin 'seta' (bristle) and Greek 'soma' (body), referring to the setose body surface characteristic of in this genus.
Data Availability
Limited published information exists for this outside of taxonomic databases. The 22 iNaturalist observations represent the most accessible occurrence data, but these lack systematic geographic or ecological documentation.