Cardiophorinae
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Cardiophorus brevis
Cardiophorus brevis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, subfamily Cardiophorinae. As a member of this diverse beetle family, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned. The genus Cardiophorus contains numerous species, many of which are associated with herbaceous vegetation and open habitats.
Cardiophorus edwardsi
Cardiophorus edwardsi is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, first described by Horn in 1871. As a member of the subfamily Cardiophorinae, it possesses the characteristic heart-shaped prosternal process that gives the genus its name. The species is documented from western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other click beetles, it is capable of the 'clicking' mechanism that allows it to right itself when flipped onto its back.
Cardiophorus pubescens
Cardiophorus pubescens is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by Blanchard in 1889. As a member of the subfamily Cardiophorinae, it possesses the characteristic body plan of click beetles, with the ability to right itself using a prosternal spine that engages with a mesosternal groove. The species is known from western Canada, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits soil and litter environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Esthesopus
Esthesopus is a genus of click beetles (Elateridae) in the subfamily Cardiophorinae. Members of this genus possess the characteristic click mechanism of elaterids, allowing them to right themselves when overturned. The genus was established by Eschscholtz in 1829 and is classified within the diverse Elateroidea superfamily. Species within Esthesopus share the general morphology of Cardiophorinae, including elongated bodies and often patterned elytra.
Paracardiophorus cardisce
Paracardiophorus cardisce is a click beetle in the family Elateridae, placed in the subfamily Cardiophorinae. The genus Paracardiophorus is distinguished from the related genus Cardiophorus by subtle morphological characters, particularly in the structure of the pronotum and prosternal process. This species is known from a limited number of observations, with records primarily from western North America.