Orthostethus infuscatus

(Germar, 1844)

Orthostethus infuscatus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The species was originally described as Aphanobius infuscatus by Germar in 1844 before being transferred to the Orthostethus. It is one of the more frequently observed click beetles, with over 2,000 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of Elateridae, it possesses the family's characteristic clicking mechanism for righting itself when overturned.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orthostethus infuscatus: /ɔrtoʊˈstɛθəs ɪnfʊˈskeɪtəs/

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Distribution

The has been documented across a broad geographic range with substantial observational data. Specific distribution details require further verification from primary sources.

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