Neohypdonus gentilis
(LeConte, 1866)
Western Gentle Click Beetle
Neohypdonus gentilis is a click beetle in the Elateridae, commonly known as the Western Gentle Click Beetle. It is a member of the Neohypdonus, which was established to accommodate species formerly placed in related genera. The species is documented from western North America, primarily in Canadian provinces and adjacent regions. As with other elaterids, possess the characteristic click mechanism for righting themselves when overturned.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neohypdonus gentilis: //ˌniːoʊˈhɪpdənəs ˈdʒɛntɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Western North America. Documented from Canadian provinces: Alberta (CA-AB), British Columbia (CA-BC), Northwest Territories (CA-NT), Saskatchewan (CA-SK), and Yukon (CA-YT).