Saprinus is a genus of clown beetles belonging to the family Histeridae. There are more than 200 described species in Saprinus. They are found on every continent except Antarctica.[2][3]

Saprinus
Saprinus ornatus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Histeridae
Subfamily: Saprininae
Genus: Saprinus
Erichson, 1834
Synonyms[1]
  • Phaonius Reichardt, 1941
Saprinus splendens
Saprinus semistriatus, UK
Saprinus detritus, New Zealand

Species

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These 208 species belong to Saprinus.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Saprinus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  2. ^ a b "Saprinus Erichson, 1834". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  3. ^ "Saprinus". GBIF. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
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