Paradonus inops
(LeConte, 1853)
Paradonus inops is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, described by LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the Paradonus, a group within the diverse click beetle family characterized by their ability to "click" and flip when disturbed. The species has been documented through 22 observations on iNaturalist, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paradonus inops: /ˌpærəˈdoʊnəs ˈɪnɒps/
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Taxonomic note
The name "inops" is shared with Lepidosperma inops, a Tasmanian sedge , but these are unrelated . Paradonus inops is a , while Lepidosperma inops is a plant in the Cyperaceae. The context provided in the source material primarily concerns the sedge species and should not be conflated with this beetle.
Data limitations
Available sources confirm the taxonomic placement of Paradonus inops within Elateridae but provide no -specific biological information. The iNaturalist record indicates 22 observations exist, suggesting the species is documented but not well-studied in published literature.