Diplostethus opacicollis
Diplostethus opacicollis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The species is found in the southwestern United States. Like other members of its family, it possesses the characteristic click mechanism that allows the to right itself when flipped onto its back.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplostethus opacicollis: //ˌdɪpləʊˈstiːθəs ˌoʊpəˌsaɪˈkɒlɪs//
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Distribution
Southwestern United States
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Taxonomic note
The Diplostethus belongs to the Elateridae, commonly known as click beetles. The specific epithet 'opacicollis' refers to the opaque or dull appearance of the pronotum (the plate covering the ).