Blatchley-1910
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Amarochara fenyesi
Fenyes's Minute Rove Beetle
A small rove beetle in the genus Amarochara, described by Blatchley in 1910. It is one of 25 valid species recognized in the Holarctic revision of the genus. The species belongs to a group characterized by specific morphological traits and shares the genus-wide trait of apparently utilizing subterranean habitats for reproduction and hibernation.
Ditemnus latilobus
Lateral-lobed Soldier Beetle
A soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae, endemic to eastern Canada. The common name refers to the expanded lateral lobes of the pronotum. First described by Blatchley in 1910, this species remains poorly known biologically despite being recognized in the regional fauna.
Melanotus pilosus
Melanotus pilosus is a species of click beetle in the family Elateridae, described by Blatchley in 1910. The specific epithet 'pilosus' refers to the hairy appearance of the species. It belongs to a genus containing several economically important species, including the corn wireworm Melanotus communis, which is a significant agricultural pest. The biology of M. pilosus has been less studied compared to its congener M. communis.