Megapenthes

Kiesenwetter, 1858

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Megapenthes is a of click beetles ( Elateridae) established by Kiesenwetter in 1858. The genus comprises at least 30 described distributed across the Holarctic region. These beetles are characterized by the ability to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal process that snaps against a mesosternal groove, a defensive mechanism that can right the when overturned.

Megapenthes dolosus by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.Megapenthes solitarius by no rights reserved, uploaded by Nick Bédard. Used under a CC0 license.Megapenthes rufilabris by (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Megapenthes: /ˌmɛɡəˈpɛnθiːz/

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Distribution

Records exist from North America (including Vermont, USA) and presumably across the Holarctic region given the 's classification within Elateridae.

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