Sand-wireworm
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Horistonotus uhlerii
Sand Wireworm
Horistonotus uhlerii is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, commonly known as the Sand Wireworm. The species is native to North America and is associated with sandy habitats. Adult beetles are typical of the genus in general form, while larvae are wireworms—elongated, hard-bodied larvae that develop in soil. The species has been documented in limited observations, with available records indicating a preference for sandy substrates.