Melanotus prasinus
Blatchley, 1910
Melanotus prasinus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, described by Blatchley in 1910. The species belongs to the Melanotus, a group of soil-dwelling beetles whose larvae are commonly known as wireworms. As with other members of this genus, the larvae are likely subterranean and feed on plant roots, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in Ontario, Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanotus prasinus: //ˌmɛləˈnoʊtəs ˈpræsɪnəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Ontario, Canada.