Fall-1917
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Saprinus martini
Saprinus martini is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Henry Clinton Fall in 1917. The species belongs to the subfamily Saprininae, a group of predatory beetles commonly associated with carrion, dung, and other decomposing organic matter. Records indicate it occurs in western North America including California, Oregon, Nebraska, and Mexico. Like other histerids, it likely exhibits the family's characteristic behaviors including playing dead when disturbed and preying on other insects.