Agriotina
Laporte, 1840
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2Agriotina is a subtribe of click beetles (Elateridae) established by Laporte in 1840. It belongs to the tribe Agriotini within the Elaterinae. Members are characterized by morphological traits associated with the elaterid body plan, including the prosternal process that interacts with the mesosternum to enable the 'clicking' escape mechanism. The subtribe encompasses multiple of generally small to medium-sized beetles.
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How to pronounce Agriotina: /ˌæɡriˈoʊtɪnə/
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Similar Taxa
- ElateriniBoth are subtribes within Elaterinae; Agriotina is distinguished by tribal placement in Agriotini rather than Elaterini, though specific diagnostic characters require -level examination.
- AmpediniAnother subtribe of Elaterinae; separation depends on subtle morphological differences in prosternal and mesosternal structure, antennal form, and body proportions that are best assessed at the level.