Margarinotus
Marseul, 1854
clown beetles
Species Guides
20- Margarinotus brunneus
- Margarinotus cognatus(clown beetle)
- Margarinotus confusus
- Margarinotus egregius(clown beetle)
- Margarinotus ephemeralis(clown beetle)
- Margarinotus faedatus(clown beetle)
- Margarinotus felipae
- Margarinotus guttifer(clown beetle)
- Margarinotus harrisii(clown beetle)
Margarinotus is a of clown beetles ( Histeridae) containing at least 110 described . The genus is primarily characterized by male genitalia . Species-level identification relies on structural features including the margin of the mesosternum and complete inner subhumeral on the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Margarinotus: /mɑrˈɡærɪnoʊtəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar histerid by the outline of the margin of the mesosternum and the presence of complete inner subhumeral on the . Male genitalia characters are critical for definitive generic assignment.
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Habitat
Natural forest parks and nature reserves with secondary vegetation; includes areas with shrubs and trees on steep slopes and small valleys. Specimens have been collected in protected areas across southern China including Jiulianshan Natural Forest Park, Gutian Nature Reserve, Dinghushan Nature Reserve, and Heishiding Natural Reserve.
Distribution
Widespread across multiple continents with confirmed records from Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Vermont, United States), and southern China (Jiangxi, Guangxi, and Guangdong provinces, including Hong Kong).
Behavior
have been collected using interception traps and pitfall traps; some pitfall traps were baited with fish meat, though this reflects collection methodology rather than confirmed feeding .
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Taxonomic notes
Subgeneric placement within Margarinotus remains tentative pending phylogenetic analysis. The M. arrosor was transferred to subgenus Grammostethus based on structure.