Anchastus sericans

LeConte, 1866

Anchastus sericans is a of in the . It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1866. The species belongs to the tribe Ampedini within the Elaterinae. It is one of several species in the Anchastus found in North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anchastus sericans: /ænˈkæstəs ˈsɛrɪkænz/

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Distribution

North America (based on distribution and LeConte's original description from western North material).

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Taxonomic Note

The epithet 'sericans' derives from Latin, referring to silky or -like appearance, likely describing the or sheen of the .

Nomenclatural History

Described by LeConte in 1866, this has remained in the Anchastus since its original description. The genus Anchastus is part of the diverse fauna of North America.

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