Ampedus sayi
(LeConte, 1853)
Ampedus sayi is a of in the , described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the Ampedus, which comprises numerous species of small to -sized characterized by their ability to produce an audible sound. The species is known from eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. As with other elaterids, it possesses a prosternal that fits into a mesosternal groove, enabling the characteristic 'click' mechanism for righting itself when overturned.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ampedus sayi: /ˈæm.pɛ.dəs ˈsaɪ.aɪ/
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Distribution
Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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