Saprinus orbicularis
Saprinus orbicularis is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, Saprininae. Members of this are typically small, spherical, highly polished beetles associated with carrion, , and other decomposing organic matter. The species is predatory on other small insects found in these . Like other histerids, it exhibits defensive including playing dead when disturbed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saprinus orbicularis: //səˈpɹaɪnəs ɔːrˌbɪkjuˈleɪɹɪs//
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Taxonomic Note
Saprinus orbicularis is one of numerous in the Saprinus, which is part of the diverse Saprininae . The genus Saprinus has undergone significant revisionary work, with species boundaries and distributions still being clarified in some regions.