Bacanius punctiformis
(J.L.LeConte, 1853)
clown beetle
Bacanius punctiformis is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae. It was described by J.L. LeConte in 1853. The species is native to North America and has been introduced to Paraguay and France. It is a member of the Bacanius, which comprises small histerid beetles often associated with decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bacanius punctiformis: /bəˈkeɪni.əs ˌpʌŋktɪˈfɔːrmɪs/
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Distribution
Native to North America: Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and eastern United States (Florida, Indiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas). Introduced to Paraguay and France.