Melanotus clandestinus
Melanotus clandestinus is a click beetle in the Elateridae. It is one of several Melanotus species known as corn wireworms, with larvae that develop in soil and feed on crop roots. The includes significant agricultural pests, though specific information on this particular species is limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanotus clandestinus: /mɛˈlænoʊtəs klænˈdɛstɪnəs/
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Similar Taxa
- Melanotus communisBoth are corn wireworm in the same , causing similar agricultural damage; M. communis is better studied and explicitly mentioned in biocontrol research