Onichodon
Newman, 1838
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5Onichodon is a of beetles in the Eucnemidae (false click beetles), established by Newman in 1838. The genus belongs to the Macraulacinae and tribe Macraulacini. Mature larvae of at least three Nearctic have been described, though detailed biological information remains limited. are poorly documented compared to the larval stage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Onichodon: /ˌɒnɪˈkoʊdɒn/
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Identification
Larvae of Onichodon can be distinguished from other eucnemid larvae by specific morphological characters described for the three Nearctic , though these diagnostic features require examination of mature specimens. lack distinctive external features documented in available sources.
Distribution
Nearctic region, with records from Vermont and other parts of the United States. The has been documented in the Nearctic based on larval collections.
Life Cycle
Has a complete with , larval, pupal, and stages. Mature larvae have been described for three Nearctic , indicating prolonged larval development. Specific duration of stages or voltinism is not documented.
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Taxonomic note
The was established by Newman in 1838. Available sources focus heavily on larval rather than or .
Data limitations
Most available information pertains to larval descriptions. , , and ecological relationships are poorly documented in accessible literature.