Euspilotus azurescens
(Marseul, 1855)
clown beetle
Euspilotus azurescens is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Marseul in 1855. The species exhibits a broad Neotropical distribution spanning from the southern United States through Central America to southern South America. It belongs to a characterized by small, often metallic beetles associated with decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euspilotus azurescens: /juːˈspaɪloʊtəs əˈzjʊrəsɛnz/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (Texas, Florida), Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Guadeloupe.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'azurescens' likely refers to a blue or azure coloration, though this remains unverified from specimen descriptions.
Data limitations
The iNaturalist platform records only 9 observations for this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological studies on this species appear scarce.