Hylochares
Latreille, 1834
Species Guides
1Hylochares is a of false click beetles ( Eucnemidae) established by Latreille in 1834. in this genus are notable among eucnemids for their to life in Northern latitudes, with a Holarctic distribution. At least one species, Hylochares cruentatus, has highly specialized requirements and is considered acutely threatened within the European Union.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hylochares: //ˌhaɪloʊˈkɛəriːz//
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Habitat
in this occupy specialized in Northern latitudes. Hylochares cruentatus has been observed breeding in barkless willows along regularly flooding small rivers in Southern Finland, a habitat distinct from previous observations in Russian Karelia.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution. Recorded from Finland, Sweden, and Russia. The represents one of the few eucnemid lineages adapted to Northern latitudes.
Host Associations
- willows - breeding substrateSpecifically barkless willows (Salix spp.) for H. cruentatus
Human Relevance
Hylochares cruentatus is considered acutely threatened within the EU. Conservation recommendations include mapping potential breeding sites in Southern Finland and other Baltic regions.
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Conservation status
Based on specialized requirements and limited distribution, H. cruentatus is flagged as requiring urgent conservation attention in Europe.