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.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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