Ampedus anthracinus
(LeConte, 1869)
Ampedus anthracinus is a click beetle in the Elateridae, described by LeConte in 1869. The species has been recorded in British Columbia, Canada, though published documentation remains limited. Like other members of its , it possesses the characteristic click mechanism enabling rapid body flexion for righting when overturned. Available occurrence records suggest it is rarely encountered.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ampedus anthracinus: /ˈæmpɪdəs ænˈθræsɪnəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Canada (ISO 3166-2:CA-BC). No additional documented range information available.
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Taxonomic note
The was originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1869. The Ampedus contains numerous similar species, many of which are poorly documented and require careful examination for reliable identification.
Data limitations
Only two iNaturalist observations and limited GBIF records exist for this , indicating either genuine rarity, under-sampling, or potential taxonomic confusion with related Ampedus species.