Idolia

Lewis, 1885

clown beetles

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Idolia is a of clown beetles ( Histeridae) comprising six described , all described by Lewis between 1885 and 1888 except I. laevissima, which was described by LeConte in 1852. The genus belongs to the Tribalinae and is characterized by features typical of histerid beetles, though specific diagnostic traits for the genus are not well documented in available sources. Species are distributed across North America.

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How to pronounce Idolia: /ɪˈdoʊliə/

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Distribution

North America; described from the United States

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Species composition

The contains six described : Idolia antennata (1888), Idolia gibba (1886), Idolia laevigata (1885), Idolia laevissima (1852), Idolia punctisternum (1885), and Idolia scitula (1888). All except I. laevissima were described by George Henry Lewis.

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