Epierus mehicanus
LeConte, J. E., 1860
clown beetle
Epierus mehicanus is a of clown beetle in the Histeridae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1860. It belongs to the Epierus, a group of histerid beetles characterized by their association with decomposing organic matter. The species is known from limited collection records in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epierus mehicanus: /ˌɛpɪˈɛɹəs mɛˈhiːkənəs/
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Identification
Members of Epierus can be distinguished from other histerid by their elongate body form and the structure of the antennal club. Specific diagnostic features for E. mehicanus relative to are not documented in available literature.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, United States and Mexico. GBIF data indicate presence in Middle America.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'mehicanus' reflects the ' type locality in Mexico. The spelling with 'h' follows the original description by LeConte (1860).