Ampedus behrensi
(Horn, 1871)
Ampedus behrensi is a click beetle in the Elateridae. It is known from a limited distribution in northwestern North America, with records from coastal British Columbia and southeastern Alaska. The species is documented through 76 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency in its range but remains poorly studied in formal literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ampedus behrensi: //ˈæm.pɛd.əs bəˈrɛn.si//
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Identification
No specific diagnostic features have been published to distinguish A. behrensi from . Identification likely requires examination of male genitalia and comparison with , as is standard for Ampedus .
Distribution
Coastal British Columbia, Canada and southeastern Alaska, United States. Records are concentrated in the Pacific coastal region of northwestern North America.
Similar Taxa
- Ampedus linteusOverlaps in distribution and ; both occur in Pacific Northwest coastal regions. Distinguishable only through detailed morphological examination.
- Ampedus sanguinolentusShares reddish coloration typical of the ; occurs in overlapping range. Specific differences require identification.
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Data availability
The 76 iNaturalist observations represent the bulk of accessible occurrence data for this . Formal taxonomic treatment and ecological study appear minimal in published literature.