Ampedus fuscatus
(Melsheimer, 1845)
Ampedus fuscatus is a in the , described from North America by Melsheimer in 1845. Like other members of the Ampedus, it possesses the characteristic prosternal that produces the mechanism for which the family is named. The has been documented in Ontario, Canada, with limited observational records available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ampedus fuscatus: /ˈæm.pɛd.əs fʌsˈkeɪ.təs/
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Identification
Members of Ampedus are distinguished from other by their or and often bright coloration; A. fuscatus specifically may be recognized by its darker, brownish coloration suggested by the specific epithet 'fuscatus' (dusky/dark). Separation from requires examination of antennal structure, pronotal shape, and elytral microsculpture.
Distribution
Documented from Ontario, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Ampedus nigricollisDark coloration and similar body form; distinguished by details of pronotal and antennal structure
- Ampedus linteusOverlapping distribution in eastern North America; requires examination of elytral and body proportions for separation