Plegaderus transversus
(Say, 1825)
clown beetle
Plegaderus transversus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Thomas Say in 1825. The species is distributed across North America and Central America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. As a member of the Histeridae, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter and carrion, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plegaderus transversus: //plɛɡəˈdɛrəs trænsˈvɜrsəs//
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Distribution
Canada (Ontario, Quebec), United States (Connecticut, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, and eastern states), Mexico, and Central America