Perothops cervinus
Perothops cervinus is a of click beetle in the Perothopidae, a small family within the superfamily Elateroidea. The Perothops contains species that are often associated with decaying wood and have been observed in association with hardwood trees. Perothopidae is distinguished from other elateroid families by various morphological features including characteristics of the prosternal process and . The family is considered relatively obscure and poorly studied compared to the related Elateridae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perothops cervinus: /pɛˈroʊˌθɒps sɛrˈvaɪnəs/
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Family Taxonomic Notes
Perothopidae is a small of elateroid beetles containing only two : Perothops and Pterotarsus. The family has been variously treated as a of Elateridae or as a distinct family, with current classifications generally recognizing it at family rank based on phylogenetic studies.
Larval Biology
Larvae of Perothopidae are wood-boring and develop in decaying hardwood. They are often found in association with fungal decay in logs and stumps.