Hypocaccus bigener
(J.E. LeConte, 1844)
Hypocaccus bigener is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by J.E. LeConte in 1844. It is a small with a compact, oval body form characteristic of the . The species occurs across a broad geographic range in North America, from Canada through the eastern and central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypocaccus bigener: /hɪˈpɒkəkəs ˈbaɪdʒənər/
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Identification
Members of Hypocaccus can be distinguished from other Histeridae by their small size (usually under 5 mm), compact oval body, and reduced elytral . Within the genus, H. bigener is recognized by specific characters in the male genitalia and the form of the prosternal lobe. Exact distinguishing features from require examination of microscopic characters.
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Distribution
Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan. United States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, Rhode Island, and additional states.