Megapenthes rufilabris
Megapenthes rufilabris is a click beetle in the Elateridae. It belongs to a of click beetles characterized by their ability to right themselves using a prosternal process that snaps against a mesosternal groove. The species epithet 'rufilabris' refers to reddish mouthparts or . Like other elaterids, the larvae are likely soil-dwelling and may feed on plant material or other organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megapenthes rufilabris: /mɛɡəˈpɛnθiːz ruːfɪˈlæbrɪs/
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Behavior
possess the characteristic click mechanism of Elateridae, using a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove to generate a snapping motion that can right the when flipped or propel it into the air.