Negastrius choris
Negastrius choris is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The Negastrius belongs to the Negastriinae, a group of small click beetles. This species has been documented through at least one observation on iNaturalist, indicating it is recognized in citizen science databases. Beyond basic taxonomic placement, specific biological details about this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Negastrius choris: //nɛˈɡæstriəs ˈkɔːrɪs//
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Taxonomic note
The epithet 'choris' appears to share its root with 'Chorisia', a former name for the silk floss tree (now Ceiba), though any etymological connection remains unverified. The genus Negastrius is part of the click beetle Elateridae, characterized by the ability of to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal process that snaps into a mesosternal groove, a mechanism used to right themselves when overturned.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bug Eric: My Personal National Moth Week, 2017
- This Artificial Diet May Make Insect Rearing Easier
- Friday flower | Beetles In The Bush
- Researchers Propose Standardized Naming of Lab-Reared Insect Stocks
- La Reserva Ecologica Costanera Sur | Beetles In The Bush
- March | 2011 | Beetles In The Bush | Page 2