Vittathous horni
Vittathous horni is a of click beetle ( Elateridae) in the Vittathous. The species is known from 46 observations documented on iNaturalist, though detailed biological information remains limited in publicly available sources. As a member of Elateridae, it possesses the family's characteristic body plan adapted for the 'clicking' escape mechanism, though specific morphological and ecological traits for this species require further documentation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Vittathous horni: /vɪˈtæθoʊs ˈhɔrni/
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Taxonomic Note
The Vittathous is classified within Elateridae (click beetles). The specific epithet 'horni' likely honors a North American coleopterist, following a common naming convention in the family. The is documented in the iNaturalist database with 46 observations, suggesting it is not extremely rare but may be undercollected or understudied.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
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