Geomysaprinus floridae
(Horn, 1873)
Equal-clawed Gopher Tortoise Hister Beetle, clown beetle
Geomysaprinus floridae is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae. It is known by the Equal-clawed Gopher Tortoise , indicating a likely association with gopher tortoise burrows. The species was described by Horn in 1873 and occurs in North America, with records from Florida. Like other members of Histeridae, it belongs to a family of beetles commonly known as clown beetles or hister beetles, many of which are associated with decaying organic matter and animal burrows.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Geomysaprinus floridae: /dʒiːˌoʊmɪˈsæprɪnəs ˈflɔːrɪdiː/
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Habitat
Associated with gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) burrow systems, based on indicating this specific ecological relationship.
Distribution
United States (Florida); North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Florida specifically.
Host Associations
- Gopherus polyphemus - likely commensal or in burrow systemsinferred from ; not confirmed by direct observation records