Melanotus hyslopi
Van Zwaluwenburg, 1921
Melanotus hyslopi is a ( ) described by Van Zwaluwenburg in 1921. The species is recorded from Ontario and Québec, Canada. Like other members of the Melanotus, the are —soil-dwelling pests of agricultural . The species is poorly known compared to its Melanotus communis, which has been studied extensively as a corn wireworm pest.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanotus hyslopi: /mɛˈlænoʊtəs ˈhɪsləpaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Ontario and Québec, Canada. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in these two provinces.
Similar Taxa
- Melanotus communisA congeneric commonly known as the corn , which has been extensively studied in agricultural pest management research. Melanotus hyslopi has been much less frequently documented in scientific literature.
- Other Melanotus speciesThe Melanotus contains multiple that are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination. Many species in this genus share similar larval and agricultural pest status.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Melanotus hyslopi was described by R.H. Van Zwaluwenburg in 1921. The epithet 'hyslopi' likely honors an individual, though the specific etymology is not documented in readily available sources.
Data limitations
This has minimal presence in scientific literature and databases. iNaturalist records only 4 observations as of the knowledge cutoff. Most available information about Melanotus species and pest status derives from studies of M. communis and other more frequently encountered species, and should not be assumed to apply to M. hyslopi without direct evidence.