Atholus perplexus

(LeConte, 1863)

clown beetle

Atholus perplexus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of Histeridae, it likely shares the family's general association with decaying organic matter and predatory habits, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atholus perplexus: /ˈæθoʊləs pərˈplɛksəs/

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Distribution

North America: Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and United States (Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, and additional states).

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