Ampedus atripennis
(Horn, 1871)
Ampedus atripennis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, first described by Horn in 1871. It belongs to the Ampedus, a diverse group of beetles commonly known as click beetles due to their ability to right themselves using a prosternal process. The species has been documented in British Columbia, Canada, with limited observational records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ampedus atripennis: //ˈæm.pɛ.dus ˌeɪ.trɪˈpɛn.ɪs//
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Distribution
British Columbia, Canada
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'atripennis' derives from Latin, combining 'ater' (black) and 'pennis' (wing), likely referring to dark coloration of the or wings. The was described by George Henry Horn, a prominent 19th-century American entomologist.
Taxonomic Placement
Ampedus atripennis is classified within tribe Ampedini, Dendrometrinae. The Ampedus has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with many historically placed in related genera such as Ctenicera and Procraerus.