Prosternon bombycinum
(Germar, 1843)
Prosternon bombycinum is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. It has been recorded from western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia. The species was described by Germar in 1843. As a member of Prosternon, it possesses the characteristic click mechanism that allows these beetles to right themselves when flipped.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prosternon bombycinum: /prɔˈstɛrnɔn bɔmˈbɪsɪnəm/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.
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Taxonomic note
Prosternon bombycinum was originally described by Germar in 1843. The Prosternon is part of the diverse click beetle Elateridae, which contains over 10,000 described worldwide.