Paromalus mancus

Casey, 1893

clown beetle

Paromalus mancus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1893. It belongs to a group of small beetles commonly associated with decaying organic matter and carrion. The species has been documented across western North America, with records spanning from Alaska to California and inland to Idaho.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paromalus mancus: //pæˈroʊmələs ˈmæŋkəs//

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Distribution

Western North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia), USA (Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington).

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