Neohypdonus
Stibick, 1971
Species Guides
6- Neohypdonus aestivus
- Neohypdonus gentilis(Western Gentle Click Beetle)
- Neohypdonus musculus
- Neohypdonus perplexus
- Neohypdonus restrictulus(Restricted Click Beetle)
- Neohypdonus tumescens(Swelling Click Beetle)
Neohypdonus is a of click beetles ( Elateridae) established by Stibick in 1971. It belongs to the diverse family of elaterids, characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound and jump when threatened. The genus appears to be relatively small and poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited published information on its composition and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neohypdonus: /niː.oʊˈhɪp.də.nəs/
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Distribution
Records indicate presence in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE), suggesting a Nordic or Northern European distribution. The limited observation data (27 records on iNaturalist) indicates it is either genuinely rare, understudied, or restricted to specific .
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Stibick in 1971, suggesting it may have been split from related genera such as Hypdonus or other elaterid lineages. The etymology indicates a relationship to Hypdonus, with the prefix 'Neo-' denoting its status as a new or revised genus.
Data limitations
The has minimal representation in major biodiversity databases. The 27 iNaturalist observations and sparse GBIF records indicate significant gaps in knowledge. No Wikipedia page exists, and NCBI provides only basic taxonomic placement without sequence data or deeper classification.