Selatosomus appropinquans

(Randall, 1838)

Selatosomus appropinquans is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, first described by Randall in 1838. It belongs to a characterized by metallic coloration and the distinctive clicking mechanism shared by all members of this family. The species has been documented in eastern and central Canada with limited observational records.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Selatosomus appropinquans: /sɛˌlætoʊˈsoʊməs əˌproʊˈpɪŋkwənz/

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Distribution

Recorded from Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada.

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