Melanotus longulus
(LeConte, 1853)
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2- Melanotus longulus longulus
- Melanotus longulus oregonensis(Oregon Wireworm)
Melanotus longulus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, first described by LeConte in 1853. The species is part of the Melanotus, which includes several economically important species whose larvae damage agricultural crops. Two are recognized: M. l. longulus and M. l. oregonensis. Like other elaterids, possess the characteristic clicking mechanism for righting themselves when overturned.
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How to pronounce Melanotus longulus: /mɛl.əˈnoʊ.təs ˈlɒŋ.ɡjʊ.ləs/
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Two are recognized: Melanotus longulus longulus and Melanotus longulus oregonensis (LeConte). The latter was described by LeConte and is distinguished by geographic distribution in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.