Saprinus oregonensis
LeConte, 1844
clown beetle
Saprinus oregonensis is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by LeConte in 1844. The species is distributed across western North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan), the United States (California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington), and Mexico. As a member of the Saprininae , it belongs to a group of predatory beetles commonly associated with carrion, , and other decomposing organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saprinus oregonensis: /səˈpraɪnəs ˌɒrɪgəˈnɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan), United States (California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington), Mexico