Oxygonus ater
Oxygonus ater is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. It belongs to a of beetles characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound using a prosternal spine and mesosternal notch mechanism. The specific epithet 'ater' refers to the black coloration typical of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oxygonus ater: /ɒkˈsɪɡənəs ˈeɪtər/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- A rare opportunity to do fall insect collecting in western North America | Beetles In The Bush
- Nomenclatural changes in Phymatodes | Beetles In The Bush
- Clouded beetles amidst spectacular scenery | Beetles In The Bush
- January | 2014 | Beetles In The Bush
- Great Basin | Beetles In The Bush
- Pensoft showcases open science and restoration innovation at the IUCN World Conservation Congress