Caerosternus americanus
(LeConte, 1844)
Caerosternus americanus is a small clown beetle ( Histeridae) originally described by LeConte in 1844. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and numerous U.S. states. The belongs to the Tribalinae within the diverse Histeridae, a family commonly known as clown beetles or hister beetles. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caerosternus americanus: /ˌkaɪəroʊˈstɜrnəs əˌmɛrɪˈkeɪnəs/
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Distribution
Eastern and central North America. Canadian records: Ontario, Quebec. U.S. records: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, North Carolina/South Carolina, Texas.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Tribalus americanus by LeConte in 1844, later transferred to the Caerosternus. The genus Caerosternus is currently placed in the Tribalinae of the Histeridae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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