Dipropus simplex
Dipropus simplex is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. It is known from the southern United States and Mexico. Click beetles are characterized by their ability to right themselves when flipped onto their backs using a spring-loaded prosternal process that produces an audible clicking sound. The Dipropus belongs to the diverse elaterid fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dipropus simplex: //daɪˈproʊpəs ˈsɪm.plɛks//
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Distribution
Southern United States and Mexico.
Behavior
Has the click mechanism typical of Elateridae, using a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove to spring into the air when disturbed.
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Taxonomic Note
The Dipropus is part of the click beetle Elateridae, one of the largest families within Coleoptera with over 10,000 described worldwide.
iNaturalist Observations
This has been documented in 1,465 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-recorded by citizen scientists.