Dicrepidius palmatus
Candèze, 1859
Eastern Palmate Click Beetle
Dicrepidius palmatus is a click beetle in the Elateridae, commonly known as the Eastern Palmate Click Beetle. The species is recognized by its distinctive with flattened, palm-like segments. It occurs in eastern North America and has been documented in over 430 iNaturalist observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicrepidius palmatus: /dɪˈkrɛpɪdiʊs pælˈmeɪtəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other click beetles by with (flattened, plate-like) segments that appear palmately divided, giving the its specific epithet. The Dicrepidius is characterized by this antennal structure.
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Distribution
Eastern North America.
Similar Taxa
- Other ElateridaeLack palmately divided antennal characteristic of Dicrepidius palmatus.