Euspilotus scissus
(LeConte, 1851)
Euspilotus scissus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. The species belongs to the Saprininae, a group of histerid beetles often associated with decomposing organic matter. It is one of approximately 30 species in the Euspilotus, which is distributed primarily in the New World.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euspilotus scissus: //juːˈspɪloʊtəs ˈsɪsʊs//
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Distribution
Recorded from western North America: Canada (British Columbia), United States (California, Oregon, Washington), and Mexico (Baja California).
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'scissus' is Latin for 'cut' or 'divided', though the morphological basis for this name is not documented in available sources.