Ampedus brevis

(Van Dyke, 1932)

Ampedus brevis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, described by Van Dyke in 1932. This species belongs to a of beetles commonly known as click beetles, characterized by their ability to right themselves when overturned using a specialized prosternal process. The species has been documented in western Canada, specifically in Alberta and British Columbia.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ampedus brevis: /æmˈpiːdəs ˈbrevɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.

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