Paradonus futilis

(LeConte, 1853)

Paradonus futilis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. The Paradonus contains small to medium-sized elaterids, and P. futilis represents one of the less commonly documented species within this North American group. Available records indicate this species has been encountered infrequently, with limited published biological information.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paradonus futilis: /pæɹəˈdoʊnəs ˈfjʊtɪlɪs/

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Similar Taxa

  • Paradonus speciesOther members of the Paradonus share similar body proportions and elytral sculpturing; precise identification of P. futilis requires examination of specific antennal and pronotal characters described in LeConte's original

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