Saprinus scabriceps

Casey, 1916

Saprinus scabriceps is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, described by Casey in 1916. Like other members of the Saprinus, it is likely associated with carrion and decomposing organic matter. The species has been recorded from the western United States, specifically Nevada and Oregon. As with most histerids, it is presumed to be predatory on other insects, particularly fly larvae, in its .

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How to pronounce Saprinus scabriceps: /ˈsæprɪnəs skæˈbraɪsɛps/

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Distribution

Recorded from Nevada and Oregon, USA.

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Taxonomic Note

Saprinus scabriceps was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1916. The specific epithet 'scabriceps' refers to the rough or scabrous condition of the .

Data Limitations

Very few published records exist for this beyond the original description and basic distribution data. Most aspects of its remain undocumented in accessible literature.

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