Saprinus acilinea
Marseul, 1862
Saprinus acilinea is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, Saprininae. The species was described by Marseul in 1862 and is currently accepted as valid. It belongs to the subgenus Xerosaprinus within the Saprinus. Like other hister beetles, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saprinus acilinea: /ˈsa.pri.nus ˌa.kiˈli.ne.a/
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Distribution
Recorded from western and central North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) and USA (Colorado, Idaho, North Dakota/South Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Washington).