Elaterid
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Ampedus fastus
Ampedus fastus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It belongs to a genus characterized by often brightly colored or patterned elytra. Like other elaterids, it possesses the distinctive clicking mechanism used to right itself when overturned. The species has been documented in limited observations, suggesting either restricted distribution or low detectability.
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.
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.
Dipropus simplex
Dipropus simplex is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. It is known from the southern United States and Mexico. Click beetles are characterized by their ability to right themselves when flipped onto their backs using a spring-loaded prosternal process that produces an audible clicking sound. The genus Dipropus belongs to the diverse elaterid fauna of North America.
Idolus bigeminatus
Idolus bigeminatus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by Randall in 1838. The species is known from eastern Canada, with confirmed records across five provinces. As a member of the genus Idolus, it belongs to a group of click beetles characterized by their ability to right themselves using a prosternal spine and mesosternal groove mechanism. The species remains poorly documented in the scientific literature beyond taxonomic catalogues and collection records.
Megapenthes fuscus
Megapenthes fuscus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, subfamily Dendrometrinae. Members of this genus are characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal process that snaps against a mesosternal receptacle, enabling the beetle to right itself when flipped. The species is part of a diverse group of elaterid beetles found across various habitats.
Proludius pyrros
Proludius pyrros is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Proludius was established relatively recently, with species previously assigned to related genera such as Ludius. Based on iNaturalist records, this species has been documented over 1,200 times, indicating it is moderately well-observed in the field. Like other elaterids, it possesses the distinctive prosternal process that enables the characteristic "clicking" jumping mechanism.
Prosternon mirabilis
Prosternon mirabilis is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae. The specific epithet 'mirabilis' (Latin for 'extraordinary' or 'wonderful') has been applied to multiple unrelated insect species across different orders, reflecting striking or unusual morphological characteristics. As a member of the subfamily Agrypninae, this species possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism that allows elaterid beetles to right themselves when overturned.
Pseudanostirus
Pseudanostirus is a genus of click beetles (Elateridae) established by Dolin in 1964. The genus is distributed across parts of northern Europe and North America, with documented records from Norway, Sweden, and the northeastern United States including Vermont. As a member of the click beetle family, species in this genus possess the characteristic prosternal process that enables the defensive clicking mechanism. The genus contains multiple species, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Pseudanostirus hoppingi
Pseudanostirus hoppingi is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, first described by Van Dyke in 1932. The species belongs to the tribe Ampedini and is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Records indicate presence in coastal Alaska and British Columbia. Like other elaterids, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism for righting itself when overturned.
Sylvanelater furtivus
Sylvanelater furtivus is a click beetle species in the family Elateridae, described by LeConte in 1853. The species is known from a limited number of observations, with records primarily from British Columbia, Canada. As a member of the genus Sylvanelater, it belongs to a group of elaterid beetles associated with forested habitats.
Tesolasomus funereus
Tesolasomus funereus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae. The genus Tesolasomus is part of the diverse elaterid fauna, commonly known as click beetles for their ability to produce a clicking sound and jump when threatened. The specific epithet 'funereus' (Latin for 'funereal' or 'dark') suggests a dark coloration. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species.