Ampedus varipilis
(Van Dyke, 1932)
Castle Click Beetle
A in the , found in western Canada. The has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Yukon Territory. Commonly known as the Castle Click Beetle, though the origin of this name is not documented in available sources. The specific epithet 'varipilis' likely refers to variable hairiness, a common naming convention in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ampedus varipilis: /æmˈpiːdəs ˌvɛrɪˈpaɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Western Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Yukon Territory.