Acritus
LeConte, J. L., 1853
clown beetles
Species Guides
7- Acritus acaroides
- Acritus arizonae(clown beetle)
- Acritus attaphilus
- Acritus discus(clown beetle)
- Acritus exiguus(clown beetle)
- Acritus komai(clown beetle)
- Acritus nigricornis(clown beetle)
Acritus is a of small clown beetles in the Histeridae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. The genus contains at least 110 described , making it one of the more species-rich genera within the Abraeinae. Members of this genus are found across multiple continents with confirmed records from Europe and likely broader distributions. As with other histerid beetles, species in this genus are generally associated with decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acritus: /ˈækrɪtəs/
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Distribution
Confirmed records from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). The has a broader distribution beyond these countries, with found across multiple continents.