Aulonothroscus validus
LeConte, 1868
false click beetle
Aulonothroscus validus is a small false click beetle in the Throscidae, first described by LeConte in 1868. measure 2.5 to 5 mm in length. The is distributed across North America, with records from Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aulonothroscus validus: //ˌɔːloʊnəˈθrɒskəs ˈvælɪdəs//
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Identification
Small size (2.5–5 mm) distinguishes this from larger beetles. Separation from other Throscidae and false click beetles requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources. The Aulonothroscus is distinguished from related genera by pronotal and elytral features, though specific diagnostic traits for A. validus are not documented in the provided material.
Distribution
North America, specifically Canada and the United States. Distribution records include British Columbia, Canada.