Bacanius hatchi
Wenzel, 1960
Bacanius hatchi is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Wenzel in 1960. It is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with records from Oregon and Washington. As a member of the Histeridae, it belongs to a family of beetles commonly associated with decomposing organic matter and various microhabitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bacanius hatchi: /bəˈkeɪniəs ˈhæʧaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Oregon and Washington, USA. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
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Taxonomic Status
Catalogue of Life lists Bacanius hatchi as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as an accepted . This discrepancy indicates some taxonomic uncertainty that requires further resolution.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'hatchi' likely honors an individual, possibly a collector or entomologist associated with early specimens from the Pacific Northwest region.