Agriotes isabellinus
(Melsheimer, 1845)
Isabelline Click Beetle
Agriotes isabellinus is a ( ) known as the Isabelline Click Beetle. It is to eastern Canada, with records from Ontario and Québec. As a member of the Agriotes, its are likely , though specific details for this remain poorly documented. The species has been detected through environmental methods in studies targeting pest .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agriotes isabellinus: //əˈɡraɪ.oʊtiːs ˌɪ.zə.bəˈliː.nəs//
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Distribution
Eastern Canada: recorded from Ontario and Québec.
More Details
Environmental DNA detection
Members of the Agriotes, including A. isabellinus, have been detected in environmental studies of green yard waste. These studies demonstrate that eDNA methods can identify cryptic in imported materials, supporting biosecurity and operations.
Taxonomic note
The was described by Melsheimer in 1845. It is one of approximately 30 species in the Agriotes in North America.