Halacritus maritimus
(LeConte, 1851)
clown beetle
Halacritus maritimus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The species is distributed in North America, with records from California and potentially other regions of the United States. As a member of the Histeridae, it belongs to a family of beetles commonly known as clown beetles or hister beetles, characterized by their compact bodies and clubbed .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Halacritus maritimus: //ˌhæləˈkraɪtəs məˈrɪtɪməs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from California, USA. Additional distribution details are not well-documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Halacritus speciesCongeneric within the Halacritus would share similar morphological features and require careful examination of diagnostic characters for proper identification.
- Other Abraeinae subfamily membersMembers of the same share the general body plan and compact form typical of small histerid beetles, necessitating detailed study of antennal structure and elytral features for differentiation.