Proludius protractus
Proludius protractus is a of click beetle in the Elateridae. The Proludius is a small group within the click beetles, and this species is known from limited observations. As with other Elateridae, possess a prosternal process that enables the characteristic clicking mechanism used for righting themselves when overturned.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proludius protractus: /proʊˈluːdiəs proʊˈtræktəs/
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Data scarcity
This has only 22 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date. The Proludius appears to be poorly documented in published literature, with limited formal taxonomic or ecological study available.