Family
Histeridae (Hister beetles)
Spilodiscus sellatus. Photo: (c) Tony Iwane, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Histeridae is a 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 elbowed 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 niche…
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