Athous equestris

(LeConte, 1853)

Mounted Click Beetle

Athous equestris is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, described by LeConte in 1853. The species is known from North America and is recognized by its distinctive physical features characteristic of the Athous. Like other click beetles, it possesses the ability to right itself when flipped onto its back through a specialized thoracic mechanism. The species has been documented through limited observations, with records available through biodiversity databases.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Athous equestris: //ˈæθɔʊs ɪˈkwɛstrɪs//

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Distribution

North America. Specific distribution details are not well documented in available sources.

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