Elateridae -? - Mulsanteus

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the tarsal claws sinced it.

… Blaine Mathison, 2 February, 2011 - 8:34pm

why not Orthostethus infuscatus?

… v belov, 2 February, 2011 - 3:05pm

Gestalt doesn't grab me for O

Gestalt doesn't grab me for Orthostethus (elyral striae look too deep, among other things). Besides, at 15 mm it would be a 'tiny' Orthostethus (published size range starts at 28 mm). If a member of Elaterini, it's more likely Mulsanteus than Orthostethus. But I am still leaning towards a Melantous until I can see the tarsal claws.

… Blaine Mathison, 2 February, 2011 - 3:10pm

I'd feel more comfortable wit

I'd feel more comfortable with Mulsanteus with a straight-on dorsal shot...

… Blaine Mathison, 2 February, 2011 - 3:11pm

Mulsanteus makes sense

the rear pronotal angles are more divaricate than in other pix on that page, though -- but you're the indisputable boss, man ))

… v belov, 2 February, 2011 - 3:16pm

Mulsanteus

Now that I finally have Roache's revision of the Elaterini, there are no Mulsanteus recorded from OK, but there are three in close areas in neighboring states: M. arizonensis, M. variatus, and M. carolinensis. With these images, it'd be nearly impossible to ID further. I have seen specimens from OK, just dont have any published records indicating which species is/are more likely.

… Blaine Mathison, 2 February, 2011 - 3:19pm

Elaterid

Can you show an image (or check) the tarsal claws. If the claws are serrate it is a Melanotus sp. I am favoring Melanotus, but would like to see the claws (or have you verfy) to be sure.

… Blaine Mathison, 2 February, 2011 - 3:02pm

Blaine

Claws can't be shown clearly enough if serrations are small.

… Kurt Schaefer, 2 February, 2011 - 7:12pm

Thanks Blaine and Vassili,

Thanks for the ID.
I like Dipropus better for this.

… Kurt Schaefer, 3 February, 2011 - 6:12am