Melanotus cribulosus
(LeConte, 1853)
Melanotus cribulosus is a of in the , first described by LeConte in 1853. The Melanotus includes multiple species of , the soil-dwelling larval stage of click beetles, which are recognized as agricultural pests. Specific ecological and behavioral details for M. cribulosus remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanotus cribulosus: /mɛˈlænətəs krɪbjuˈloʊsəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The name is sometimes rendered as 'cribulosus' in sources, with authority consistently attributed to LeConte (1853). The Melanotus contains numerous species, several of which (including M. communis, M. cribulosus, and M. verberans) are referred to collectively as 'corn ' in agricultural contexts.