Gambrinus griseus

Gray Click Beetle

Gambrinus griseus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, commonly known as the Gray Click Beetle. This species is part of a diverse family characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound through a prosternal process that snaps against a mesosternal groove, a mechanism used for righting themselves when overturned. The species has been documented through numerous observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-encountered by naturalists.

Gambrinus griseus by (c) Bill Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Gambrinus griseus (50067719973) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Click Beetle - Gambrinus griseus, Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, Virginia, May 8, 2023 (53229074247) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Gambrinus griseus: //ɡæmˈbraɪnəs ˈɡrɪsiəs//

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