Dipropus soleatus

Dipropus soleatus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. As a member of this family, it possesses the characteristic prosternal spine and mesosternal groove that enable the clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned. The species is documented in iNaturalist with 42 observations, though detailed biological studies appear limited in the published literature.

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How to pronounce Dipropus soleatus: /dɪˈproʊpəs soʊˈliːətəs/

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