Megapenthes aterrimus
(Motschulsky, 1859)
Megapenthes aterrimus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. It belongs to a characterized by bioluminescent larvae, commonly known as firefly beetles or glow-worm beetles. The species was described by Motschulsky in 1859. Very limited information is available about this specific species in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megapenthes aterrimus: /ˌmɛɡəˈpɛnθiːz əˈtɛrɪməs/
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Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Canada. The Megapenthes has a broader distribution across North America and other regions, but -level distribution data for M. aterrimus is sparse.