Dolerosomus blaisdelli
(Van Dyke, 1932)
Dolerosomus blaisdelli is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, first described by Van Dyke in 1932. It belongs to a whose members are characterized by elongated bodies and the ability to produce a clicking sound through a prosternal process that fits into a mesosternal groove, enabling them to right themselves when flipped. The species is known from a limited number of observations, suggesting it may be uncommon or have a restricted range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolerosomus blaisdelli: /doʊˈlɛrəsəməs blaɪzˈdɛlaɪ/
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Distribution
British Columbia, Canada.
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Taxonomic Note
The Dolerosomus was established by Motschulsky in 1859. The specific epithet honors the entomologist Frank E. Blaisdell.
Collection Records
Specimens of this are held in entomological collections, including the Entomology Research Museum.