Eremosaprinus unguiculatus
(Ross, 1939)
Eremosaprinus unguiculatus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Ross in 1939. It belongs to the Eremosaprinus, a group of small histerid beetles often associated with arid or desert environments. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eremosaprinus unguiculatus: //ˌɛrəˌmoʊˈsæprɪnəs ˌʌnɡwɪˈkjuːlətəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona and California, USA. Distribution within North America appears restricted to the southwestern United States.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'unguiculatus' refers to claw-like structures, likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature of this . The Eremosaprinus is part of the Saprininae, which includes many species adapted to xeric conditions.