Epierus regularis
(Palisot de Beauvois, 1818)
clown beetle
Epierus regularis is a of clown in the , first described by Palisot de Beauvois in 1818. It is to North America, with records from eastern Canada and across the eastern and central United States. As a member of the Histeridae, it belongs to a family commonly known as clown beetles or , which are typically associated with decaying matter and are often found in carrion, , and under bark.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epierus regularis: //ɛˈpiːərəs rɛɡjuˈlɑːrɪs//
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Identification
Epierus regularis can be distinguished from other Epierus and similar by its specific morphological features, though detailed diagnostic characters require examination. Members of the Epierus generally exhibit the compact, oval body form typical of Histeridae, with short that expose one or more abdominal tergites. The species epithet "regularis" may refer to the regular or uniform patterning or structural features of this species compared to .
Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Ontario) and the United States, ranging from Michigan eastward and southward to Florida and Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Epierus speciesOther members of the Epierus share the general body plan and preferences; precise identification requires examination of specific morphological characters such as pronotal and elytral sculpturing, antennal structure, and .