Hololepta vicina
LeConte, J.L., 1851
clown beetle
Hololepta vicina is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. It is native to North America, with recorded occurrences in the United States (Arizona, California, Texas, Washington) and Mexico. As a member of the Histeridae family, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly associated with decomposing organic matter. The species is currently accepted as valid, though it was previously listed as a synonym in some sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hololepta vicina: /ˌhoʊ.loʊˈlɛp.tə vɪˈsiː.nə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (Arizona, California, Texas, Washington) and Mexico.
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by LeConte in 1851. Some sources have listed it as a synonym, but current taxonomic databases (GBIF, NCBI) treat it as an accepted species.
Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'vicina' is Latin, meaning 'neighboring' or 'near', though the etymological reference is not documented in available sources.