Merohister arboricavi
Wenzel, 1992
clown beetle
Merohister arboricavi is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, described by Wenzel in 1992. It belongs to the Merohister, a group of small predatory beetles. The species is known from limited collection records in the southeastern and midwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Merohister arboricavi: //ˌmɛroʊˈhɪstər ˌɑːrbɔːrəˈkaːwi//
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Distribution
Recorded from Georgia and Iowa, United States. The disjunct distribution pattern between southeastern and midwestern states suggests either a broader range with limited sampling or ecological specialization in forested .
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'arboricavi' appears to derive from Latin 'arbor' (tree) and 'cavus' (hollow), possibly referring to an association with tree cavities or hollows as microhabitat.