Aphelosternus
Wenzel, 1962
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1Aphelosternus is a of clown beetles ( Histeridae) described by Wenzel in 1962. The genus belongs to the Saprininae and contains at least one described , A. interstitialis. Like other histerids, members are likely small to medium-sized beetles with clubbed and compact bodies adapted for life in decaying organic matter.
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How to pronounce Aphelosternus: /ˌæfəloʊˈstɜrnəs/
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Taxonomic note
The was established by Wenzel in 1962 within the Saprininae of Histeridae. Only one , A. interstitialis, has been formally described, suggesting the genus may be rare, poorly collected, or taxonomically understudied.