Margarinotus egregius
(Casey, 1916)
clown beetle
Margarinotus egregius is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, described by Casey in 1916. It is a small predatory found in northeastern North America. Like other histerid beetles, it likely inhabits decaying organic matter where it preys on insect larvae. The species appears to be relatively uncommon, with limited observational records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Margarinotus egregius: //mɑːrˈɡæ.ɹɪ.noʊ.təs ɛˈɡriː.dʒi.əs//
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Distribution
Northeastern North America: Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec) and USA (Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, South Carolina)
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Thomas L. Casey in 1916. The specific epithet 'egregius' is Latin for 'outstanding' or 'remarkable', though the basis for this name is not documented in readily available sources.