Eleodes veterator
Horn, 1874
Texas Coastal Teneb
Eleodes veterator is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, commonly known as the Texas Coastal Teneb. As a member of the Eleodes , it shares the defensive " stand" characteristic of clown beetles, where the elevates its to release defensive secretions. The species was described by Horn in 1874. Information specific to this species is limited compared to better-known such as E. suturalis and E. hispilabris.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eleodes veterator: /ɛliˈoʊdiːz ˈvɛtərətɔr/
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Distribution
Coastal Texas; specific range details beyond this region are not well documented.
Behavior
Performs the defensive " stand" characteristic of the Eleodes, elevating the to release defensive secretions when disturbed.