Elaterinae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elaterinae: /ɛˌlætəˈraɪniː/

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Summary

Elaterinae is a subfamily of click beetles in the family Elateridae, containing 12 tribes worldwide.

Physical Characteristics

Body not broadly ovate and strongly flattened; relatively straight or only slightly curved ventrally; circular in cross-section; body, as viewed from above elongate and more or less parallel-sided. Vestiture consisting of fine hairs or setae only. Dorsal surfaces more or less heavily pigmented or sclerotized; generally smooth, or generally granulate or tuberculate. Ventral surfaces more or less heavily pigmented.

Habitat

Worldwide and throughout North America.

Distribution

~330 species in 20 genera arranged into 4 tribes in our area.

Tags

• Elaterinae
• click beetles
• Coleoptera
• Elateridae
• insects