Orthostethus

Lacordaire, 1857

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Orthostethus is a of click beetles ( Elateridae) established by Lacordaire in 1857. The genus contains at least two described : Orthostethus caviceps (described by Schaeffer, 1916) and Orthostethus infuscatus (originally described by Germar, 1844). Like other elaterids, members of this genus possess the characteristic clicking mechanism formed by the prosternal process and mesosternal groove, which allows them to right themselves when flipped onto their backs.

Orthostethus infuscatus by (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC-BY license.

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Orthostethus pectinicornis by (c) Tom Kennedy, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tom Kennedy. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Orthostethus: /ɔrˈθoʊsˌtɛθəs/

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Lacordaire in 1857. Orthostethus infuscatus was originally described under a different genus by Germar in 1844 before being transferred to Orthostethus.

Species list

Two described are currently recognized: Orthostethus caviceps Schaeffer, 1916 and Orthostethus infuscatus (Germar, 1844).