Oestodes tenuicollis
(Randall, 1838)
Oestodes tenuicollis is a of click beetle in the Elateridae, first described by Randall in 1838. It is a small, poorly documented species known primarily from eastern Canada. The Oestodes contains few species and is characterized by slender body proportions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oestodes tenuicollis: /iːˈstoʊdiːz ˌtɛn.juˈkɒ.lɪs/
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Identification
The specific epithet 'tenuicollis' (slender neck) suggests a narrow, elongated pronotum relative to body width. As a member of Elateridae, it possesses the 's diagnostic prosternal process that fits into a mesosternal groove, enabling the 'clicking' mechanism. Distinguishing O. tenuicollis from requires examination of antennal structure, pronotal shape, and body proportions.
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Distribution
Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
Similar Taxa
- Other Oestodes species-level similarity in body form; identification requires detailed morphological examination