Hister civilis

LeConte, J. E., 1845

clown beetle

Hister civilis is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by J.E. LeConte in 1845. It is found in North America, with distribution records from the eastern United States including Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. As a member of the Histeridae, it belongs to a family of predatory beetles commonly associated with carrion and decomposing organic matter.

Civilis laat het land onder water lopen, 69-70, RP-P-OB-37.701 by Rijksmuseum. Used under a CC0 license.Civilis laat zijn haren knippen, 69-70, RP-P-OB-37.692 by Rijksmuseum. Used under a CC0 license.Samenzwering van Claudius Civilis, 69-70, RP-P-OB-37.676 by Rijksmuseum. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hister civilis: /ˈhɪstər sɪˈvɪlɪs/

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Distribution

Eastern United States: Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

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