Margarinotus felipae

(Lewis, 1901)

Margarinotus felipae is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Lewis in 1901. The species belongs to a known for its association with decaying organic matter and carrion. Distribution records indicate presence in the central United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Margarinotus felipae: /mɑrˌɡærɪˈnoʊtəs fəˈliːpeɪ/

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Distribution

United States: Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas. Recorded as present in North America.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described by Lewis in 1901. The epithet 'felipae' honors an individual, though specific etymological details are not documented in available sources.

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