Haeterius tristriatus
(Horn, 1874)
clown beetle
Haeterius tristriatus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Horn in 1874. It belongs to the Haeteriinae, a group known for their associations with social insects. The species has been documented across western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haeterius tristriatus: /haɪˈtɪəriəs trɪˈstraɪətəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from western North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Wyoming).
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Taxonomic context
Haeterius tristriatus is placed in the tribe Haeteriini, a group whose members are often associated with ants and . However, specific biological associations for this have not been documented in the available sources.