Neopachylopus sulcifrons
(Mannerheim, 1843)
clown beetle
Neopachylopus sulcifrons is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was originally described by Mannerheim in 1843 and has been recorded from Canada (British Columbia), the United States (California, Oregon, Washington, and South Dakota), and Mexico. Some taxonomic authorities consider this species a synonym of Hypocaccus sulcifrons.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neopachylopus sulcifrons: /niːoʊˈpækɪˌloʊpəs ˈsʌlsɪˌfrɒnz/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (British Columbia), United States (California, Oregon, Washington, with a questionable record from South Dakota), and Mexico. The occurs in Central America and North America.
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists this as a synonym of Hypocaccus sulcifrons, while iNaturalist and NCBI maintain it under Neopachylopus sulcifrons. The Neopachylopus is recognized as a valid genus in Histeridae by some authorities.