Melanotus pertinax
(Say, 1839)
Melanotus pertinax is a of in the . The species was described by Say in 1839. Like other members of the Melanotus, it is a soil-dwelling with () that feed on plant roots and underground plant parts. The genus includes several agricultural , though specific documentation of M. pertinax as a crop pest appears limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanotus pertinax: //ˌmɛləˈnoʊtəs ˈpɜrtɪnæks//
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Distribution
Recorded from Ontario, Canada. The full geographic range of the is not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Melanotus communisAlso known as corn ; a well-documented agricultural pest in the same with similar larval , distinguished by specific morphological features and geographic distribution patterns