Anapleus marginatus

LeConte, J. L., 1853

clown beetle

Anapleus marginatus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by J.L. LeConte in 1853. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from multiple U.S. states including Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. As a member of the Histeridae family, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as clown beetles or hister beetles, which are typically associated with decaying organic matter and are known for their compact, oval body shape and clubbed .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anapleus marginatus: /ænəˈpliəs mɑːrˈdʒɪneɪtəs/

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Distribution

Found in North America. Confirmed distribution records from the United States include: Arizona (AZ), District of Columbia (DC), Illinois (IL), Kansas (KS), New Hampshire (NH), Oklahoma (OK), and Texas (TX).

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Taxonomic History

First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. The has been consistently placed in the Anapleus within the tribe Anapleini, Dendrophilinae of the Histeridae.

Observation Records

As of available records, there is at least one research-grade observation on iNaturalist, indicating the is documented but not frequently encountered or reported in citizen science platforms.