Paromalus durangoensis
(Casey, 1916)
clown beetle
Paromalus durangoensis is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae. It is known from Mexico and Central America. Like other histerid beetles, it likely inhabits decomposing organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paromalus durangoensis: //pæˈroʊmələs dʊˌræŋɡoʊˈɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico and Central America. The specific epithet references Durango, a state in northern Mexico, suggesting the type locality or a significant portion of its range occurs there.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1916. The Paromalus contains numerous small histerid beetles, many of which are poorly studied and difficult to identify without examination of male genitalia or other subtle morphological features.
Data deficiency
This has zero observations on iNaturalist and minimal published literature. Most aspects of its —including preferences, diet, and —remain unknown.