Sericus viridanus
(Say, 1825)
Sericus viridanus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, described by Thomas Say in 1825. The species is recorded from eastern Canada, with observations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. It belongs to a of small, often metallic or dull-colored beetles. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sericus viridanus: /sɛˈriːkʊs vɪrɪˈdænəs/
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Identification
Members of Sericus are small click beetles, generally under 10 mm in length, with dull or weakly metallic coloration. S. viridanus can be distinguished from by the combination of its eastern Canadian distribution and subtle greenish or bronzy metallic sheen implied by the specific epithet. Accurate identification to level requires examination of antennal structure, pronotal shape, and elytral microsculpture under magnification.
Distribution
Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.
Similar Taxa
- Sericus brunneusOverlaps in eastern Canadian range; distinguished by dull brown coloration lacking greenish metallic tones.
- Other Elateridae genera (e.g., Agriotes, Hypnoidus)Similar size and general form; Sericus have more convex pronota and shorter, more serrate in males.