Tesolasomus

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Tesolasomus is a of click beetles in the Elateridae. The genus contains distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, primarily in the Americas. Members of this genus exhibit the characteristic click mechanism of Elateridae, using a prosternal process to generate the snapping motion that allows them to right themselves when flipped. The genus is relatively poorly documented in scientific literature compared to more extensively studied elaterid genera.

Tesolasomus by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.Tesolasomus lanei by (c) Ryan Sorrells, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ryan Sorrells. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tesolasomus: /tɛs.oʊ.ləˈsoʊ.məs/

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Distribution

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

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