Sphaeritidae
- Pronunciation
- /SPAH-er-i-ti-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Sphaeritid
- Plural
- Sphaeritidae
Definition
A family of beetles within the order Coleoptera, known commonly as the false clown beetles.
Full guide
Read the full Sphaeritidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'sphaira', meaning 'sphere' and '-itid', a suffix used for naming families.
Example
Sphaeritids are usually found in decaying organic matter.