Margaiostus glacialis
(Van Dyke, 1932)
Glacial Click Beetle
Margaiostus glacialis, commonly known as the Glacial , is a of click beetle in the . The species epithet 'glacialis' suggests an association with cold or glacial environments. It belongs to the Margaiostus, which is part of the tribe Pomachiliini within the Dendrometrinae. The species has been documented in northwestern North America, including Alaska, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Margaiostus glacialis: //mɑːrˈɡaɪoʊstəs ɡlæˈsiːəlɪs//
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Distribution
Documented from Alaska (USA), Alberta (Canada), and British Columbia (Canada). GBIF records indicate presence in these subarctic to regions.
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Taxonomic note
The was originally described by Van Dyke in 1932. The Margaiostus is classified within the tribe Pomachiliini, a group of primarily associated with forested .
Etymology
The specific epithet 'glacialis' is Latin for 'of ice' or 'glacial', likely referring to the cold-climate distribution of this in subarctic and regions.