Hister coenosus

Erichson, 1834

clown beetle

Hister coenosus is a predatory clown beetle in the Histeridae. It has been documented across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Laboratory studies indicate it develops in soil and preys on dipteran larvae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hister coenosus: /ˈhɪstər sɪˈnoʊsəs/

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Habitat

Soil

Distribution

USA (Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, Montana, Texas), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica

Diet

Dipteran larvae; dead flies

Life Cycle

laid in soil. Larvae develop in soil and feed on dipteran larvae. occurs in soil. emerge from soil and live 2-3 months under laboratory conditions.

Behavior

Both and larvae are predatory on dipteran larvae. Adults actively hunt prey and also feed on dead adult flies.

Ecological Role

of dipteran larvae

More Details

Laboratory observations

Studies in controlled conditions show Hister coenosus completes its entire in soil. Both life stages are active , with also scavenging on dead flies. These observations may not fully represent wild .