Hister curtatus

LeConte, J. E., 1844

clown beetle

Hister curtatus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, a group characterized by their shiny metallic appearance and flattened legs. The species is known from North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other hister beetles, it is presumed to be , though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. It was first described by J.E. LeConte in 1844.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hister curtatus: /ˈhɪstər kɜrˈtætəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec) and the United States (Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota).

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Taxonomic note

The Hister is one of the largest genera in Histeridae and contains numerous that can be difficult to distinguish without examination of detailed morphological characters. The specific epithet 'curtatus' refers to a shortened or abbreviated condition, though the precise morphological feature referenced is not specified in the original description.

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