Paromalus complexus
Casey, 1893
clown beetle
Paromalus complexus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae. It was described by Casey in 1893. The species has been recorded from several U.S. states including Alabama, Missouri, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. It belongs to the Dendrophilinae, a group of small histerid beetles often associated with decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paromalus complexus: /pæˈroʊmələs kəmˈplɛksəs/
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Distribution
United States: Alabama, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma.
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Taxonomic Status
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests ongoing taxonomic evaluation of the species.