Eblisia nigra
Bousquet & Laplante, 2006
Eblisia nigra is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, originally described by Bousquet & Laplante in 2006. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Eurylister niger. It belongs to the Histerinae and tribe Platysomatini. Records indicate occurrence in eastern North America, with documented presence in Canada (Ontario) and multiple U.S. states including Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Canada: Ontario. United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi.
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Taxonomic status
Eblisia nigra was described as a new in 2006 but is now treated as a synonym of Eurylister niger. The Eblisia remains valid within the tribe Platysomatini.