Aeletes politus
(LeConte, 1853)
clown beetle
Aeletes politus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by J.L. LeConte in 1853. The species is found across North America, with records from Canada and the eastern United States. As a member of Histeridae, it belongs to a family of beetles commonly associated with decomposing organic matter and carrion.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aeletes politus: //ˈaɪ.liːtiːz pəˈlaɪtəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec) and the eastern United States (Connecticut, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island), with additional records from central, southern, and western states.