Athous sierrae varius
Lane, 1971
Athous sierrae varius is a of click beetle described by Lane in 1971. It belongs to the Elateridae, a large group of beetles characterized by their ability to spring into the air using a specialized prosternal process. As a member of the Athous, this is part of a diverse Palearctic and Nearctic group of click beetles. The subspecies epithet "varius" suggests some degree of morphological variation from the nominate subspecies, though specific distinguishing features have not been documented in the available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Athous sierrae varius: /ˈæθ.aʊs siˈɛr.i.aɪ ˈvɛər.i.əs/
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