Saprinus

Guides

• Saprinus scabriceps

  Saprinus scabriceps is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by Casey in 1916. Like other members of the genus Saprinus, it is likely associated with carrion and decomposing organic matter. The species has been recorded from the western United States, specifically Nevada and Oregon. As with most histerids, it is presumed to be predatory on other insects, particularly fly larvae, in its habitat.

  HisteridaeSaprininaeSaprinusColeopteraUSANevadaOregoncarrion-beetleclown-beetle

• Saprinus vestitus

  Saprinus vestitus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. It is classified within the subfamily Saprininae and placed in the subgenus Xerosaprinus. The species is known from California, USA. Histerid beetles in this genus are typically small, predatory beetles associated with decomposing organic matter.

  ColeopteraHisteridaeSaprininaeSaprinusclown-beetleCaliforniaUSALeConte-1851Xerosaprinus