Hypocaccus estriatus
(LeConte, 1857)
clown beetle
Hypocaccus estriatus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. The species is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in Canada and the western United States. Like other histerid beetles, it is presumed to be associated with decomposing organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypocaccus estriatus: /hɪpoʊˈkækəs ɛˈstriːətəs/
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Distribution
Western North America. Recorded from the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, and the U.S. states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
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Taxonomic authority
First described by J.L. LeConte in 1857, making it one of the earlier-described in the Hypocaccus.
Observation frequency
Documented in 7 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.