Renclasea
Tishechkin & Caterino, 2009
clown beetles
Species Guides
1Renclasea is a of clown beetles ( Histeridae) erected by Tishechkin and Caterino in 2009. The genus comprises six described , all described in the same 2009 publication. All species within the genus share the same authorship and year of description. As a member of Haeteriinae, it belongs to a group of histerid beetles often associated with social insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Renclasea: /rɛnˈklæsiə/
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Identification
Renclasea can be distinguished from other Haeteriinae by characters established in its original description. All six were described simultaneously, suggesting they were differentiated based on subtle morphological differences. Species-level identification requires examination of the original 2009 description by Tishechkin and Caterino.
Distribution
The is known from the Americas based on epithets: Renclasea mexicana (Mexico), Renclasea occidentalis (western region), and Renclasea falli (likely honoring collector Fall, suggesting North American material). Specific locality data for is not provided in available sources.
Host Associations
- social insects - associateHaeteriinae are typically associated with social insects; specific for Renclasea are unconfirmed
Similar Taxa
- other Haeteriinae generaRenclasea shares the Haeteriinae with multiple other ; differentiation requires knowledge of histerid
More Details
Taxonomic recency
All six were described in a single 2009 publication, making this a recently established with limited subsequent study