Enoclerus coccineus
(Schenkling, 1906)
Enoclerus coccineus is a of checkered beetle in the Cleridae. It occurs in Central America and North America. Two are recognized: E. c. coccineus and E. c. desertus. As a member of the Enoclerus—the largest genus of Cleridae in North America north of Mexico with 32 species—it shares the family trait of bright, bold coloration and predatory habits.
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How to pronounce Enoclerus coccineus: //ɛˈnoʊklɪrəs kɒkˈsɪniːəs//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. The E. c. desertus is known from desert regions.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Enoclerus coccineus coccineus (Schenkling, 1906) and Enoclerus coccineus desertus Barr, 1976. The latter subspecies is associated with desert environments.