Dalopius invidiosus
Dalopius invidiosus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. Members of this are small to medium-sized beetles with the characteristic elaterid body form. The species has been documented in European faunal records. Like other click beetles, it possesses the prosternal process that enables the defensive "clicking" mechanism.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dalopius invidiosus: /dæˈloʊpiəs ɪnˌvɪdiˈoʊsəs/
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Distribution
Europe (specific records from central and western European regions)
Similar Taxa
- Dalopius marginatusCongeneric with overlapping European distribution; differentiation requires examination of pronotal and elytral sculpturing and coloration patterns
- Other small Elateridae genera (e.g., Agriotes)Similar body size and general form; distinguished by Dalopius-specific characters including prosternal spine structure and