Description of click beetle, Melanotus dichrous (Erichson, 1841)‎ (Coleoptera : Elateridae : Melanotinae)‎ from Kurdistan region-Iraq

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Click beetle ,Melanotus dichrous (Erichson) was described from Kurdistan region-Iraq/ Erbil.

Distinctive characteristics of this species are, Mandibles bidenticate, Fourth palpomereare axe shaped , Median lobe of male genitalia cone shaped and Parameres sub-parallel, apically beveled funnel shaped sparsely, yellow setae.

The important parts especially Labrum, Mandibles, Antenna and Male genitalia were illustrated