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Anchastus bicolor
Bicolored Click Beetle
Anchastus bicolor is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Bicolored Click Beetle. The species has been documented in 95 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is moderately well-recorded in citizen science databases. As a member of Elateridae, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned. Specific biological details remain limited in publicly available sources.
Anchastus cinereipennis
Ash-winged Click Beetle
A click beetle species in the family Elateridae, known from western Canada. The common name 'Ash-winged Click Beetle' refers to the grayish wing coloration. Like other elaterids, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism for righting itself when overturned.
Anchastus rufus
Anchastus rufus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Anchastus belongs to the diverse group of elaterid beetles, which are characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal process that fits into a mesosternal groove. Very little specific information is available for this particular species.
Anchastus sericans
Anchastus sericans is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. The species belongs to the tribe Ampedini within the subfamily Elaterinae. It is one of several species in the genus Anchastus found in North America.
Anostirus bipunctatus
Anostirus bipunctatus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, described by W.J. Brown in 1936. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia and Alberta in Canada. Like other elaterids, it possesses the family-characteristic prosternal process that enables the clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned.
Anostirus exclamationis
Anostirus exclamationis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Anostirus belongs to the subfamily Dendrometrinae (formerly considered part of Athoinae or related lineages). Click beetles are characterized by their ability to 'click' and jump using a prosternal spine that engages with a mesosternal groove. Species in this genus are typically associated with forested habitats and decaying wood, though specific ecological details for A. exclamationis remain poorly documented.
Aphricus luteipennis
Aphricus luteipennis is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is either rare, poorly documented, or restricted in distribution. Click beetles are characterized by their ability to right themselves using a prosternal spine that fits into a mesosternal groove, producing an audible click. The specific epithet 'luteipennis' refers to yellowish wing covers.
Aplastus
Aplastus is a genus of click beetles (Elateridae) in the tribe Cebrionini. First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859, this genus is part of the diverse Elateroidea superfamily. The genus is placed in the subtribe Aplastina. Records indicate at least 44 observations documented on iNaturalist, though specific ecological and biological details remain limited in published literature.
Aplastus cylindricus
Aplastus cylindricus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Aplastus is a poorly documented group within the diverse click beetle fauna. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases. Its biology and ecology remain largely unknown.
Aptopus peregrinus
Aptopus peregrinus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Aptopus is part of the diverse click beetle lineage, characterized by the ability to right themselves when overturned through a distinctive clicking mechanism involving a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove. This species has been documented from limited observations, with records indicating a distribution in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Athoplastus acutus
Athoplastus acutus is a species of click beetle (family Elateridae) endemic to the northwestern United States. First described as Aplastus acutus by Knull in 1946, it was later transferred to the genus Athoplastus by Etzler & Johnson in 2018. Among the four species in its genus, it is the most frequently collected and has the broadest known range. It is the only species in the genus with confirmed larval associations and ecological field observations.
Athous cucullatus
Hooded Click Beetle
Athous cucullatus, commonly known as the Hooded Click Beetle, is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It is native to eastern North America, with confirmed records from Canadian provinces including Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. The species is distinguished by morphological features of the pronotum and head structure. Like other elaterids, it possesses the ability to right itself using a prosternal-mesosternal clicking mechanism.
Athous excavatus
Athous excavatus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae. It is a European species associated with woodland and forest habitats. Adults are active during spring and summer months. The species is part of the diverse Athous genus, which contains numerous similar-looking species that require careful examination for identification.
Athous fossularis
Grooved Click Beetle
Athous fossularis is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Grooved Click Beetle. It is a member of the large genus Athous, which contains numerous similar-looking species distributed primarily across the Northern Hemisphere. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853 and is known from eastern Canada.
Athous nigropilis
Dark-haired Click Beetle
Athous nigropilis is a western North American click beetle occasionally recorded east of the Rocky Mountains. The species was described by Motschulsky in 1859. It belongs to a genus of elaterid beetles commonly known as click beetles for their ability to right themselves using a prosternal-mesosternal clicking mechanism. The common name "Dark-haired Click Beetle" refers to its pilosity characteristics.
Athous orvus
Hairy-edged Click Beetle
Athous orvus is a click beetle described by Becker in 1974 from eastern North America. It is known from a broad range spanning Nova Scotia to Michigan to Virginia. The species is one of two new Athous species described in the 1974 revision of Nearctic species east of the Rocky Mountains. As a member of the Elateridae, it possesses the family's characteristic prosternal process that enables the clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned.
Athous posticus
Spurious Click Beetle
Athous posticus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Spurious Click Beetle. It is a small to medium-sized beetle native to eastern North America. The species is part of the large genus Athous, which contains numerous similar-looking species that can be challenging to distinguish without close examination. It has been documented in Canada and the northeastern United States.
Athous productus
Two-punctured Click Beetle
Athous productus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, distributed across central and eastern Canada from Alberta to Newfoundland and Labrador. Adults are characterized by two distinct punctures on the pronotum. The species has been documented in 39 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is moderately well-observed but not particularly abundant. Like other elaterids, it possesses the family's characteristic prosternal process that enables the clicking mechanism used for righting itself when flipped.
Athous rufifrons
Red-fronted Click Beetle
Athous rufifrons is a species of click beetle (family Elateridae) described by Randall in 1838. The common name 'Red-fronted Click Beetle' refers to a distinctive color pattern on the head or pronotum. Like other members of Elateridae, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism that allows the beetle to right itself when flipped onto its back. The species is documented from eastern Canada with scattered observation records.
Athous rufiventris
Red-bellied Click Beetle
Athous rufiventris is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by Eschscholtz in 1822. The species is commonly known as the Red-bellied Click Beetle, a name derived from its distinctive reddish abdominal coloration. As a member of the genus Athous, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned. The species has been documented through 122 iNaturalist observations, though its taxonomic status in some databases is marked as doubtful, suggesting potential nomenclatural issues requiring further verification.
Athous rufiventris rectithorax
Athous rufiventris rectithorax is a subspecies of click beetle described by Reitter in 1908. It belongs to the genus Athous within the family Elateridae, a diverse group of beetles commonly known as click beetles due to their ability to right themselves using a prosternal process. The subspecies epithet 'rectithorax' suggests a characteristic related to thorax shape, though specific morphological distinctions from the nominate subspecies have not been documented in available sources. Very limited information exists regarding its biology, distribution, or ecological preferences.
Athous rufiventris rufiventris
Athous rufiventris rufiventris is a subspecies of click beetle in the family Elateridae, first described by Eschscholtz in 1822. The nominate subspecies is characterized by its reddish-orange ventral coloration, a trait reflected in its species epithet. As a member of the genus Athous, it possesses the family's characteristic elongated body form and the ability to perform the 'click' mechanism for righting itself when overturned. The subspecies is part of a complex that includes additional subspecies with variable coloration and distribution patterns.
Athous scapularis
Red-shouldered Click Beetle
Athous scapularis is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Red-shouldered Click Beetle. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1839. Click beetles are characterized by a unique clicking mechanism used to right themselves when flipped on their backs. The common name refers to reddish coloration on the pronotum or shoulder region.
Athous sierrae varius
Athous sierrae varius is a subspecies of click beetle described by Lane in 1971. It belongs to the family Elateridae, a large group of beetles characterized by their ability to spring into the air using a specialized prosternal process. As a member of the genus Athous, this taxon is part of a diverse Palearctic and Nearctic group of click beetles. The subspecies epithet "varius" suggests some degree of morphological variation from the nominate subspecies, though specific distinguishing features have not been documented in the available sources.
Beckerus appressus
Beckerus appressus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, first described by Randall in 1838 under the basionym Elater appressus. It is a small, relatively obscure species with limited published biological information. The species is known primarily from eastern Canadian provinces, with scattered records indicating a boreal or temperate distribution pattern typical of many northern click beetles.
Berninelsonius hyperboreus
Beringian Click Beetle
Berninelsonius hyperboreus is a click beetle (family Elateridae) endemic to the Beringian region of the Arctic. The species was described by Gyllenhal in 1827 and represents one of the few elaterid beetles adapted to extreme northern environments. It is known from a very small number of observations and collections, reflecting both its restricted range and the difficulty of accessing its habitat. The genus Berninelsonius is monotypic, containing only this species.
Blauta falli
Blauta falli is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. As a member of this family, it possesses the characteristic prosternal process that allows for the clicking mechanism used to right itself when overturned. Information regarding its specific biology and ecology remains limited.
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 convexus
Convex Click Beetle
Cardiophorus convexus is a click beetle species (Elateridae) found in eastern North America. It was originally described by Thomas Say in 1823, and a neotype was designated after the original type specimen was destroyed. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with C. floridae and C. angustatus synonymized under it. It is one of eleven Cardiophorus species recognized in eastern Canada and the United States east of the Rocky Mountains.
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.
Cardiophorus togatus
Texas Toga Click Beetle
Cardiophorus togatus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, occurring in eastern North America east of the Rocky Mountains. A lectotype was designated for this species as part of a 2002 revision of Cardiophorus species in the region. The species is known by the common name "Texas Toga Click Beetle" and has been documented in 44 iNaturalist observations. Like other click beetles, it possesses the family's characteristic prosternal spine and mesosternal groove mechanism that produces the clicking sound.
Chalcolepidius apacheanus
Apache click beetle
Chalcolepidius apacheanus is a large click beetle (family Elateridae) native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species belongs to a genus characterized by metallic coloration and substantial body size among click beetles. Field observations indicate adults are associated with dead or dying coniferous trees, particularly ponderosa pine, where they have been observed at the base of trunks and in association with wood-boring beetle galleries. The species is active during summer months in montane pine-oak woodlands.
Chalcolepidius lenzi
Chalcolepidius lenzi is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae. It has been documented in Arizona, specifically in the Santa Rita Mountains, where it was observed at sap flows on Baccharis sarothroides (desert broom). The genus Chalcolepidius is known for large, robust click beetles with metallic coloration. Observations suggest this species is associated with woody vegetation in arid and semi-arid environments.
Chalcolepidius smaragdinus
A large click beetle species in the family Elateridae, notable for its striking metallic green coloration. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona, where it has been observed on desert vegetation including Baccharis sarothroides and Prosopis glandulosa. Adults are active during the summer months and are sometimes attracted to blacklights.
Chalcolepidius tartarus
Chalcolepidius tartarus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It belongs to a genus known for large, striking species often associated with woody vegetation. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, where it has been collected from desert scrub habitats.
Corymbitodes lobatus
Alaskan Click Beetle
A click beetle species in the family Elateridae, known from high-latitude regions of North America. The species is documented from Alaska and the Northwest Territories of Canada. Adults are active during the brief Arctic summer. The common name reflects its association with Alaskan habitats, though its range extends into northern Canada.
Corymbitodes pygmaeus
Pygmy Click Beetle
Corymbitodes pygmaeus is a diminutive click beetle species in the family Elateridae, distinguished by its exceptionally small size as indicated by its species epithet 'pygmaeus' (meaning pygmy or dwarf). The species was described by Van Dyke in 1932 and occurs across multiple Canadian provinces from British Columbia to Newfoundland. As a member of the click beetle family, it possesses the characteristic pronotal structure that enables the defensive 'clicking' mechanism used to right itself when overturned.
Corymbitodes tarsalis
Black-footed Click Beetle
Corymbitodes tarsalis, commonly known as the Black-footed Click Beetle, is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It is native to eastern Canada, with documented records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. The species is part of a genus whose members are characterized by the distinctive clicking mechanism that allows these beetles to right themselves when flipped onto their backs. Like other elaterids, it undergoes complete metamorphosis with a larval stage known as a wireworm.
Corymbitodes xanthomus
Corymbitodes xanthomus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It is a rarely encountered species with limited documentation, known from a small number of observations. As with other members of the genus Corymbitodes, it belongs to a group of click beetles characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound through a prosternal process that snaps against the mesosternum when disturbed.
Ctenicera kendalli
Kendal's Click Beetle
Ctenicera kendalli is a species of click beetle (Elateridae) described by Kirby in 1837. It is one of several North American species in the genus Ctenicera, a group characterized by serrated antennae. The species is documented from multiple Canadian provinces but appears to be relatively uncommon, with limited observational records. Like other elaterids, it possesses the distinctive clicking mechanism for righting itself when overturned.
Dalopius cognatus
Dalopius cognatus is a species of click beetle (family Elateridae) described by W.J. Brown in 1934. It is native to eastern Canada, with documented occurrences in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. As a member of the Elateridae, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism used for righting itself when overturned. The species is represented by 13 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is not frequently encountered or may be underreported.
Dalopius fuscipes
Dalopius fuscipes is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, first described by W.J. Brown in 1934. It is recorded from eastern Canada, specifically New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. The genus Dalopius comprises small to medium-sized click beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Dalopius pennsylvanicus
Dalopius pennsylvanicus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, first described by W.J. Brown in 1934. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized beetles characterized by the ability to right themselves when flipped using a specialized prosternal process that clicks against a mesosternal groove. The species has been documented in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Dalopius vagus
Dalopius vagus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by W.J. Brown in 1934. It is a small to medium-sized beetle endemic to eastern Canada. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited ecological or behavioral studies available.
Dalopius virginicus
Dalopius virginicus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Dalopius belongs to the subfamily Dendrometrinae, a group of click beetles characterized by their ability to produce a clicking sound through a prosternal process that fits into a mesosternal cavity. Very little published information exists specifically for this species. The species epithet "virginicus" suggests a potential association with the state of Virginia or the broader Virginian biogeographic region in eastern North America, though this has not been confirmed in the available literature.
Danosoma brevicorne
Short-horned Click Beetle
Danosoma brevicorne is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species appears to be nocturnally active and has been observed in association with woody debris and forested habitats.
Deilelater
Glowing Click Beetles
Deilelater is a genus of bioluminescent click beetles established in 1975 by Cleide Costa. Most of its seven species were transferred from the genus Pyrophorus. Adults possess lateral luminous spots on the prothorax and a small lamellate abdominal luminous organ. The genus occurs from the southeastern United States through Mexico, Central America, and western South America.
Denticollis denticornis
Toothed Click Beetle
Denticollis denticornis is a click beetle in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Toothed Click Beetle. It is a species of moderate size within its genus, characterized by serrate antennae and the ability to perform the characteristic 'click' mechanism of its family. The species has been documented across multiple Canadian provinces.
Diacanthous triundulatus
Diacanthous triundulatus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Diacanthous is a small group within the click beetles, characterized by distinctive morphological features. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, indicating it is either rare, cryptic, or undercollected.