Geomysaprinus moniliatus
(Casey, 1916)
clown beetle
Geomysaprinus moniliatus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae. The species was described by Casey in 1916. It has been recorded from multiple provinces in Canada and numerous states in the eastern and central United States. The Geomysaprinus is associated with rodent burrows, particularly those of pocket gophers (family Geomyidae).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Geomysaprinus moniliatus: //d͡ʒiːˌɒmɪsəˈpraɪnəs mɒnɪliˈætəs//
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Habitat
Associated with rodent burrows, particularly those of pocket gophers ( Geomyidae). The name reflects this ecological association.
Distribution
Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec. United States: Arizona (uncertain), Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Wisconsin.
Host Associations
- Geomyidae - burrow association Geomysaprinus is ecologically tied to pocket gopher burrows; specific association for G. moniliatus inferred from genus
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Etymology
The name Geomysaprinus combines 'Geomys' (the genus name of pocket gophers) with 'saprinus' (a common suffix in Histeridae), indicating the ecological association with pocket gopher burrows.