Euspilotus assimilis

(Paykull, 1811)

clown beetle

Euspilotus assimilis is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae. It is native to North America and has been recorded across eastern Canada and the eastern United States. As a member of Histeridae, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euspilotus assimilis: /juːˈspaɪloʊtəs əˈsɪmɪlɪs/

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Distribution

Eastern North America. Recorded in Canada from Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec; in the United States from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island south to Florida, and west to Texas.

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