Clivina pallida

Say, 1823

Pale Slope-rumped Beetle

Clivina pallida is a of in the Scaritinae, described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the Clivina, a group of small, commonly known as -like stone or slope-rumped beetles. The species epithet "pallida" refers to its pale coloration. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clivina pallida: /klɪˈviːnə ˈpælɪdə/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States; present in North America. Specific state-level distribution records are sparse.

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Taxonomic Note

The Clivina is part of the diverse . Members of this genus are typically small, with (burrowing) and reduced . The specific epithet 'pallida' (Latin for 'pale') distinguishes this from by its lighter coloration, though precise diagnostic features require examination of .

Data Availability

As of current records, iNaturalist documents only 9 observations of this , indicating it is either genuinely rare, under-collected, or difficult to identify in the field. The species has not been the of dedicated ecological or behavioral research.