Megapenthes nigriventris
LeConte, 1884
Megapenthes nigriventris is a of () described by LeConte in 1884. It belongs to the Megapenthes, a group characterized by bioluminescent commonly known as . The species is known from western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada. As with other members of its genus, the larvae are likely predatory and bioluminescent, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Distribution
British Columbia, Canada; western North America
Similar Taxa
- Megapenthes limbalisSimilar bioluminescent with overlapping western North distribution; distinguished by differences in pronotal and elytral coloration patterns
- Megapenthes decipiensCongeneric with similar larval ; differ in body proportions and antennal structure
- Pyrearinus speciesOther bioluminescent with superficially similar ; distinguished by and larval preferences