Agriotes stabilis

(LeConte, 1853)

Stable Click Beetle

Agriotes stabilis is a of in the , found across central and eastern Canada. The species was described by LeConte in 1853. Like other members of the Agriotes, the are likely soil-dwelling and may be referred to as , though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agriotes stabilis: /ˈæɡriˌoʊtiːz ˈstæbɪlɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada.

Similar Taxa

  • Agriotes lineatusA related in the same , also known as the lined or . A. lineatus was detected in yard waste shipments from British Columbia to Washington State in a 2021 eDNA study, where it was found to be an unexpected not originally targeted by the research. A. stabilis can be distinguished from A. lineatus by differences in elytral striation and coloration patterns, though specific diagnostic features require examination of specimens.
  • Other Agriotes speciesThe Agriotes contains numerous that are morphologically similar and often require examination of male or detailed elytral for accurate identification. Many species share the '' and have called '' that live in soil.

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