Ampedus collaris
(Say, 1825)
red-collared click beetle
Ampedus collaris is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, commonly known as the red-collared click beetle. The species is recognized by its distinctive coloration featuring a red or orange pronotum that contrasts with the darker body. It belongs to a of elaterid beetles that exhibit the characteristic clicking mechanism for righting themselves when overturned. The species has been documented across parts of Canada and is associated with forested .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ampedus collaris: /ˈæmpɪdəs koʊˈlɛərɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from eastern Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec.