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Melanotus communis(MELNCO)

Overview

Data shown below are extracted from EPPO Global Database
https://gd.eppo.int/taxon/MELNCO
EPPO GD contains information about geographical distribution, host plants, and more...
Important note: GD is not a primary source for taxonomy (classification and nomenclature) and should not be considered as such. The EPPO Secretariat follows different sources (literature, databases) to provide some elements of taxonomy to its users. However, it does not attempt to provide all levels of the taxonomic tree or exhaustive lists of accepted taxa.
Basic information
  • EPPO code: MELNCO
  • Preferred name: Melanotus communis
  • Authority: (Gyllenhal)

Other scientific names
Name Authority
Elater communis Gyllenhal

Common names
Name Language
common wireworm English
corn wireworm English
Taxonomy
Kingdom Animalia ( 1ANIMK )
Phylum Arthropoda ( 1ARTHP )
Subphylum Hexapoda ( 1HEXAQ )
Class Insecta ( 1INSEC )
Order Coleoptera ( 1COLEO )
Family Elateridae ( 1ELATF )
Genus Melanotus ( 1MELNG )
Species Melanotus communis ( MELNCO )