Ampedus linteus

(Say, 1839)

Flaxen Click Beetle

Ampedus linteus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, known by the Flaxen Click Beetle. The species is native to eastern North America and has been documented primarily in Ontario and Québec, Canada. It belongs to a of beetles characterized by their ability to produce an audible clicking sound as a defense mechanism.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ampedus linteus: //ˈæm.pɛ.dʊs ˈlɪn.te.ʊs//

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Distribution

Eastern Canada, specifically recorded from Ontario and Québec.

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