Melanotus difficilis
Melanotus difficilis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. Very limited information is available for this species; only one observation has been documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is either extremely rare, poorly sampled, or potentially a taxonomic synonym. The Melanotus contains numerous species of wireworms and click beetles, many of which are soil-dwelling larvae that feed on plant roots.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanotus difficilis: //mɛl.əˈnoʊ.təs dɪˈfɪs.ɪ.lɪs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Honey Locust Borer | Beetles In The Bush
- How a City-Raised Entomologist Found Her Path in Agricultural Pest Management
- Buprestidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 9
- taxonomy | Beetles In The Bush | Page 4
- jewel beetles | Beetles In The Bush | Page 8
- During Quarantine, an Entomologist Takes a Closer Look at a New Invasive Ant Species