Operclipygus geometricus
(Casey, 1893)
Operclipygus geometricus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, described by Casey in 1893. It belongs to the Operclipygus, which comprises small to medium-sized histerid beetles. The species is documented from parts of the southern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Operclipygus geometricus: //ˌɒp.ɜːr.klɪˈpɪɡəs ˌdʒiː.əˈmɛtɪkəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Oklahoma and Texas in the United States, and from Mexico.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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