Melanotus verberans
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Elateroidea
- Family: Elateridae
- Subfamily: Elaterinae
- Tribe: Melanotini
- Genus: Melanotus
- Species: verberans
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanotus verberans: //ˌmɛləˈnoʊtəs ˈvɛrbərænz//
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Summary
Melanotus verberans is a species of click beetles in the family Elateridae. It was described by LeConte in 1853 and is part of the genus Melanotus, which has at least 30 described species.
Physical Characteristics
Elytron length is 6.8-8.3 mm.
Distribution
United States (New York to Florida, South Dakota to Texas).
Tags
- Melanotus verberans
- click beetle
- Elateridae
- insect
- Coleoptera