Vitellius texanus
Vitellius texanus is a of false click beetle in the Eucnemidae, order Coleoptera. The Vitellius belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as false click beetles, which are distinguished from true click beetles (Elateridae) by their inability to perform the characteristic "clicking" jumping mechanism. The species epithet "texanus" indicates a connection to Texas, likely referring to its geographic distribution. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species beyond its taxonomic placement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Vitellius texanus: /vɪˈtɛliəs tɛkˈsɑːnəs/
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Distribution
Texas, United States (inferred from epithet "texanus"); specific distribution details beyond the type locality are not documented in available sources.