Agriotes
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| One of 65 UK species belonging to the Elateridae group (Click Beetles) is Agriotes pallidulus. The common name is extremely apt, as the beetle has the ability to flick itself upright should it fall onto it's back. It is able to do this by flexing a well developed joint between the first and second thoracic stermites. This also seems to be used as a defence mechanism if the beetle feels threatened. Agriotes pallidulus is one of the smallest members of the group at around 5.5mm (max) length and although quite inconspicuous, is a common species. Like most click beetles it particularly favours low vegetation. | ||
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| UK distribution of Agriotes
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 The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares. Updated September 2011 |
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