Onthophilus kirni
Ross, 1944
clown beetle
Onthophilus kirni is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Ross in 1944. It belongs to the Onthophilus, a group of small histerid beetles. The species is documented from several states in the southern and central United States. Like other members of its family, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Onthophilus kirni: /ˌɒnθəˈfɪləs ˈkɜrni/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas; California record requires confirmation.