Negastrius rupicola
Wells, 1996
Negastrius rupicola is a click beetle described by Wells in 1996. It belongs to the Elateridae, a large group of beetles characterized by their ability to click and jump when threatened. The species is known from British Columbia, Canada. Very little published information exists regarding its , , or specific requirements.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Negastrius rupicola: /nɛˈɡæstriəs ˈruːpɪˌkoʊlə/
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Identification
Negastrius rupicola can be distinguished from other Negastrius by its specific epithet "rupicola," which suggests an association with rocky (from Latin rupes = rock, cola = dweller). However, detailed diagnostic morphological features distinguishing it from are not readily available in accessible literature. Members of the Negastrius are generally small to medium-sized click beetles with elongated bodies and .
Distribution
British Columbia, Canada. The specific locality information is limited to this province based on available distribution records.
Similar Taxa
- Negastrius speciesOther members of the Negastrius share general body plan and ; specific separation requires examination of subtle morphological characters not documented in readily accessible sources for N. rupicola.