Ampedus linteus

(Say, 1839)

Flaxen Click Beetle

Ampedus linteus is a of in the , known by the Flaxen Click Beetle. The species is to eastern North America and has been documented primarily in Ontario and Québec, Canada. It belongs to a of characterized by their ability to produce an audible 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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