Hister sarcinatus
Lewis, 1898
clown beetle
Hister sarcinatus is a of clown in the , first described by Lewis in 1898. The species belongs to the Hister, one of the most diverse genera within this family of predatory beetles. It is distributed across parts of North America and Central America. Like other , it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hister sarcinatus: /ˈhɪstər sɑrˈsɪneɪtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Utah) and Mexico. The occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of North America extending into Central America.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'sarcinatus' is derived from Latin, possibly referring to a bundled or packed appearance, though the original description does not clarify this etymology.