Margarinotus stygicus
(J.E. LeConte, 1845)
clown beetle
Margarinotus stygicus is a of clown in the . It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species was described by J.E. LeConte in 1845. Like other histerid beetles, it is likely associated with decaying matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Margarinotus stygicus: //mɑrˈɡæ.rɪ.noʊ.təs ˈstɪ.dʒɪ.kəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States (Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico).
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1845. The Margarinotus was previously treated as a subgenus of Hister but has been elevated to full generic status in modern .
Data limitations
This is extremely poorly documented in the scientific literature. GBIF records are sparse, and iNaturalist has only one observation. Most aspects of its biology remain unknown.