Saprinus discoidalis
LeConte, 1851
clown beetle
Saprinus discoidalis is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. It belongs to the Saprininae, a group characterized by small, spherical, highly polished beetles. The species is known from North America with records from western Canada, the western and central United States, and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saprinus discoidalis: /ˈsæprɪnəs dɪˌskɔɪˈdeɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Canada (British Columbia), United States (California, Idaho, Kansas, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington), and Mexico. The appears to have a western North American distribution pattern.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Saprinus discoidalis amplus Casey and Saprinus discoidalis discoidalis.
Taxonomic Status
The is listed as accepted in GBIF, though Catalogue of Life marks it as a synonym. This discrepancy may reflect ongoing taxonomic revision in the Saprinus, which is known to be taxonomically challenging.