Reninus salvini
(Lewis, 1888)
clown beetle
Reninus salvini is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, a group commonly associated with decaying organic matter and other insects. It occurs in Central America and North America, with records from the southern United States through Mexico and Belize. As a member of the Haeteriinae, it belongs to a lineage of histerid beetles often linked with social insect colonies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Reninus salvini: //rɛˈnaɪ.nəs ˈsæl.vɪˌni//
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas (USA), Mexico, and Belize. Distribution spans Middle America and southern North America.
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Taxonomic placement
Assigned to Haeteriinae, a group of Histeridae frequently associated with and nests.