Teretrius orbus
Lewis, 1888
clown beetle
Teretrius orbus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Lewis in 1888. The species is currently considered a synonym of Neoteretrius orbus by some taxonomic authorities, though it remains listed under Teretrius in other sources. It is a small with limited published ecological information.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Teretrius orbus: /tɛˈretriˌus ˈɔrbəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas (USA), Baja California (Mexico), and Guatemala.
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Taxonomic status
Listed as a synonym of Neoteretrius orbus in GBIF and Catalogue of Life, though retained as Teretrius orbus in iNaturalist and Wikipedia. The Neoteretrius was erected to accommodate previously placed in Teretrius.
Observation records
Only 3 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating either rarity or undercollection.