Haeterius brunneipennis
(Randall, 1838)
Haeterius brunneipennis is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Randall in 1838. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Haeteriinae, it belongs to a group of histerid beetles known for their associations with social insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haeterius brunneipennis: /haɪˈtɪəriəs bruːˌneɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
Eastern and central North America. Recorded from Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin).
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Randall in 1838. The epithet 'brunneipennis' refers to the brown coloration of the wings ().
Subfamily characteristics
Haeteriinae, the to which this belongs, comprises histerid beetles that are typically associated with ants or as or myrmecophiles.