Aphelosternus
''Aphelosternus'' is a genus of clown beetle Histeridae is a family (biology), family of beetles commonly known as clown beetles or Hister beetles. This very diverse group of beetles contains 3,900 species found worldwide. They can be easily identified by their shortened elytra that leaves ...s in the family Histeridae. There is at least one described species in ''Aphelosternus'', ''A. interstitialis''. References Further reading * * * * * * * * Histeridae {{polyphaga-stub ...
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Clown Beetle
Histeridae is a family (biology), family of beetles commonly known as clown beetles or Hister beetles. This very diverse group of beetles contains 3,900 species found worldwide. They can be easily identified by their shortened elytra that leaves two of the seven tergites exposed, and their geniculate (elbowed) Antenna (biology), antennae with clubbed ends. These predatory feeders are most active at night and will fake death if they feel threatened. This family of beetles will occupy almost any kind of Ecological niche, niche throughout the world. Hister beetles have proved useful during forensic investigations to help in time of death estimation. Also, certain species are used in the control of livestock pests that infest Feces, dung and to control houseflies. Because they are Predation, predacious and will even eat other Hister beetles, they must be isolated when collected. Characteristics The Hister beetles are easily identified by their shiny elytra which is typically shiny ...
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