Idolus occidentalis
W.J. Brown, 1933
Idolus occidentalis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, described by W.J. Brown in 1933. It is recorded from western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of Elateridae, it possesses the family's characteristic ability to right itself using a prosternal process that engages with a mesosternal groove.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idolus occidentalis: //ˈɪd.oʊ.ləs ɒkˌsɪˈdɛn.tæ.lɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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