Hister furtivus
LeConte, J. E., 1860
clown beetle
Hister furtivus is a of clown in the , first described by J. E. LeConte in 1860. It is found in North America, with records across Canada and the United States. The species belongs to a diverse family of predatory beetles commonly associated with carrion and decaying matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hister furtivus: //ˈhɪstər ˈfɜːrtɪvəs//
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Distribution
Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and United States (south to Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Rhode Island).
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Taxonomic Notes
The specific epithet 'furtivus' is Latin for 'furtive' or 'stealthy', possibly alluding to the 's cryptic habits or small size.
Data Availability
This has limited published ecological or behavioral data. Most information derives from specimen records and taxonomic databases rather than field studies.