Berninelsonius hyperboreus
(Gyllenhal, 1827)
Beringian Click Beetle
Berninelsonius hyperboreus is a click beetle ( Elateridae) to the Beringian region of the Arctic. The was described by Gyllenhal in 1827 and represents one of the few elaterid beetles adapted to extreme northern environments. It is known from a very small number of observations and collections, reflecting both its restricted range and the difficulty of accessing its . The Berninelsonius is , containing only this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Berninelsonius hyperboreus: //ˌbɛrnɪnɛlˈsoʊniəs ˌhaɪpərˈbɔriəs//
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Identification
May be distinguished from other Arctic Elateridae by its Beringian distribution and association with the Berninelsonius, which is to this region. Detailed diagnostic morphological features require examination of specimens; no comprehensive published key is widely available for this .
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Habitat
Arctic tundra and subarctic environments of the Beringian region, including Alaska (USA) and the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon (Canada).
Distribution
Holarctic; confirmed present in Alaska (USA), Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon (Canada).
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Taxonomic Note
The Berninelsonius was established to accommodate this , which was previously placed in other elaterid genera. It is considered .