Sericus incongruus
(LeConte, 1853)
Strange Click Beetle
Sericus incongruus, commonly known as the Strange Click Beetle, is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. It is distributed across central and eastern Canada, with records from Alberta to Newfoundland and Labrador. The species was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. Like other members of the family, it possesses the characteristic clicking mechanism for righting itself when overturned.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sericus incongruus: /ˈsɛ.rɪ.kʊs ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əs/
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Distribution
Recorded in Canada from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The specific preferences within these provinces have not been documented.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'incongruus' (meaning 'incongruous' or 'inconsistent') was assigned by LeConte in 1853, though the basis for this name has not been documented in readily available sources.
Observation frequency
The has been documented in 101 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists in its range.