Euspilotus cribrum
Casey, 1893
Euspilotus cribrum is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Casey in 1893. It is a small predatory distributed across western North America, from Canada to the southwestern United States. Like other histerid beetles, it is associated with decaying organic matter where it likely preys on other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euspilotus cribrum: //juːsˈpaɪloʊtəs ˈkrɪbrəm//
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Identification
As a member of the Euspilotus, this likely exhibits the compact, oval body form and short characteristic of the group, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from such as Euspilotus assimilis are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Western North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and United States (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota/South Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming).
Similar Taxa
- Euspilotus assimilisCongeneric with overlapping distribution in western North America; morphological separation requires examination of subtle characters such as pronotal and elytral punctation patterns.
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Nomenclature
The was originally described by Thomas L. Casey in 1893. The specific epithet 'cribrum' is Latin for 'sieve', possibly referencing a punctate or reticulate surface texture.