Atholus nubilus
(LeConte, 1859)
clown beetle
Atholus nubilus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, distributed across Central America and North America. The species was described by J.L. LeConte in 1859. As a member of the Histeridae, it belongs to a family of beetles commonly known for their association with decaying organic matter and carrion.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atholus nubilus: /ˈæθoʊləs ˈnjuːbɪləs/
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Distribution
North America (United States: Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas) and Mexico; Central America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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