Halacritus
Schmidt, J. E. F., 1893
Species Guides
1- Halacritus maritimus(clown beetle)
Halacritus is a of clown beetles ( Histeridae) established in 1893. The genus contains more than 20 described . Members of this genus belong to the Abraeinae and tribe Acritini. These beetles are part of the diverse histerid fauna, though specific ecological details for the genus remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Halacritus: /həˈlækrɪtəs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
Halacritus can be distinguished from other histerid by features associated with their placement in tribe Acritini. Specific diagnostic characters require examination of morphological details such as antennal club structure, prosternal configuration, and elytral striation patterns. Identification to species level generally requires taxonomic expertise and reference to original descriptions.
Distribution
Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Southeast Asia (SE). The likely has a broader distribution given the Histeridae's nature, but precise range documentation requires further study.
Similar Taxa
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was established by J. E. F. Schmidt in 1893. It is currently classified in Abraeinae, tribe Acritini based on Catalogue of Life data. The genus contains 24 described according to Wikipedia, though iNaturalist records only 9 observations, suggesting it is infrequently encountered or underreported.