Absensiugum teres

Absensiugum teres is a of in the Eucnemidae, commonly known as false click beetles. The Absensiugum was established to accommodate species previously placed in other eucnemid genera. Members of Eucnemidae are characterized by their inability to produce the clicking sound that defines their relatives in Elateridae (true click beetles), despite similar body forms. The species name 'teres' refers to the smooth, rounded body shape.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Absensiugum teres: /æbˈsensɪʊɡʊm ˈtɛrɛs/

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Similar Taxa

  • ElateridaeTrue click beetles share similar elongated body form and ability to flip themselves when overturned, but differ in having a functional prosternal process that produces an audible click; Eucnemidae lack this mechanism
  • Other Eucnemidae genera such as Melasis, Rhagonycha, and Perothops share the characteristics of reduced or non-functional prosternal process and lack of clicking ability; identification to genus level requires examination of antennal structure, pronotal shape, and elytral

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