Paradonus
Stibick, 1971
Paradonus is a of in the , established by Stibick in 1971. The genus contains approximately six described distributed in North America. These possess the characteristic mechanism of Elateridae, though specific ecological and behavioral details remain poorly documented.
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How to pronounce Paradonus: /ˌpærəˈdoʊnəs/
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Distribution
North America. have been recorded in the United States, with specific distribution varying by species.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by J.N. Stibick in 1971, with additional described in 1990. The species and exact diagnostic features distinguishing Paradonus from related genera are not detailed in available sources.
Species list
Six described : P. beckeri Stibick, 1990; P. futilis; P. inops; P. obliquatulus (Melsheimer, 1848); P. olivereae Stibick, 1990; P. pectoralis (Say, 1834).