Optioservus seriatus
(LeConte, 1874)
Optioservus seriatus is a of in the , first described by LeConte in 1874. It is one of thirteen Nearctic species in the Optioservus, a group whose was historically complicated by highly variable external . The species occurs in North America, with records from western Canada including Alberta and British Columbia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Optioservus seriatus: /ˌɑp.ti.oʊˈsɜr.vəs sɪˈraɪ.ə.təs/
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Identification
Specific identification relies on male , elytral patterns, and body shape rather than external characters alone, which are extremely variable within the . Elytral pattern and shape are diagnostic features used to distinguish O. seriatus from .
Habitat
in the are associated with flowing water .
Distribution
North America; recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Optioservus canus in the same Nearctic revision, distinguished by male and elytral pattern
- Optioservus castanipennis in the same Nearctic revision, distinguished by male and elytral pattern
- Optioservus ovalis in the same Nearctic revision, distinguished by male and elytral pattern