Haeteriinae
Guides
Aritaerius
Aritaerius is a genus of clown beetles (family Histeridae) containing a single described species, A. pallidus. The genus was established in 2004 by Kovarik & Tishechkin and is classified within the subfamily Haeteriinae, a group known for associations with social insects. As a member of the Histeridae, it shares the family's characteristic compact body form and clubbed antennae.
Aritaerius pallidus
Aritaerius pallidus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Kovarik and Tishechkin in 2004. It belongs to the subfamily Haeteriinae, a group known for their associations with ants and termites. The species is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other members of Haeteriinae, it likely exhibits myrmecophilous or termitophilous behavior, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Haeterius brunneipennis
Haeterius brunneipennis is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, first described by Randall in 1838. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the subfamily Haeteriinae, it belongs to a group of histerid beetles known for their associations with social insects.
Haeterius morsus
clown beetle
Haeterius morsus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. The species is distributed in western North America, with records from California and Colorado in the United States and from Mexico. Like other members of the subfamily Haeteriinae, it is associated with ants.
Haeterius wagneri
clown beetle
Haeterius wagneri is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Ross in 1938. It belongs to the subfamily Haeteriinae, a group commonly known as clown beetles. The species is known from North America, with records from California, USA.
Hippeutister
clown beetles
Hippeutister is a genus of clown beetles (family Histeridae) containing six described species. The genus was established by Reichensperger in 1935 and is classified within the subfamily Haeteriinae. Species in this genus are found in North and South America, with two species (H. californicus and H. solisi) described from California in 2008. Members of this genus, like other Haeteriinae, are likely associated with social insects.
Hippeutister californicus
Hippeutister californicus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Caterino & Tishechkin in 2008. It is native to California and has been documented in association with ant colonies of Solenopsis amblychila, suggesting a myrmecophilous lifestyle. As a member of the subfamily Haeteriinae, it belongs to a group known for specialized relationships with ants.
Pinaxister
clown beetles
Pinaxister is a genus of clown beetles in the family Histeridae, established by Reichensperger in 1939. The genus contains four described species distributed in North America: P. decipiens, P. henricischmidti, P. peninsularis, and P. setiger. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Haeteriinae, a group known for their associations with social insects.
Pinaxister decipiens
clown beetle
Pinaxister decipiens is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. It occurs in North America, with records from Arizona and Texas. As a member of the subfamily Haeteriinae, it belongs to a group of histerid beetles often associated with social insects, though specific ecological relationships for this species remain poorly documented.
Renclasea
clown beetles
Renclasea is a genus of clown beetles (family Histeridae) erected by Tishechkin and Caterino in 2009. The genus comprises six described species, all described in the same 2009 publication. All species within the genus share the same authorship and year of description. As a member of subfamily Haeteriinae, it belongs to a group of histerid beetles often associated with social insects.
Renclasea falli
Renclasea falli is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Tishechkin & Caterino in 2009. It is known from California, USA. As a member of the subfamily Haeteriinae, it belongs to a specialized group of histerid beetles. The genus Renclasea was established relatively recently, reflecting ongoing taxonomic refinement within the Histeridae.
Reninus
Reninus is a genus of clown beetles (family Histeridae) established by Lewis in 1889. The genus contains approximately 13 described species, all classified within the subfamily Haeteriinae. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with the broader ecological habits of histerid beetles, though specific biological details for the genus remain poorly documented in available literature.
Terapus
Terapus is a genus of clown beetles in the family Histeridae, established by Marseul in 1863. It belongs to the subfamily Haeteriinae, a group characterized by associations with ants and termites. The genus is poorly known, with very few observations and limited published information on its biology. Members of Haeteriinae are generally myrmecophilous or termitophilous, living as inquilines in ant or termite colonies.