Megapenthes longicornis
Megapenthes longicornis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The Megapenthes belongs to a diverse family of beetles characterized by their ability to perform a clicking/jumping mechanism using a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megapenthes longicornis: /ˌmɛɡəˈpɛnθiːz ˌlɒndʒɪˈkɔːrnɪs/
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'longicornis' (meaning 'long-horned') is shared with several other , including the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis), which has been extensively documented in recent literature. Megapenthes longicornis is a and unrelated to the species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Lab Study Shows Asian Longhorned Tick Can Spread Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- Be On the Lookout: There's a New Tick in Town
- Potential Range for Asian Longhorned Tick Covers Much of Eastern U.S.
- Invasive Tick Persists in New Jersey
- Invasive Tick Has Been Present in New York Longer Than Previously Known, Study Shows
- Different Tick, Same Repellents: CDC Study Shows How to Avoid Asian Longhorned Tick