Saprinus profusus

Casey, 1893

clown beetle

Saprinus profusus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1893. Like other members of the Saprinus, it belongs to the Saprininae, a group of small, predatory beetles commonly associated with decomposing organic matter. The species is documented from North America with specific records from Canada and multiple U.S. states.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Saprinus profusus: /səˈpraɪnəs proʊˈfuːsəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada (Manitoba, Ontario) and the United States (Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New York, Texas).

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