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Hister beetle

Acritus nigricornis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Tajikistan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).

🇹🇯 Tajikistan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)
Class
Insecta (böcek)
Order
Coleoptera (Kın kanatlılar)
Family
Histeridae
Genus
Acritus
Species
Acritus nigricornis (Hister beetle)

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Clown beetle
Acritus komai
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hister beetle?
The scientific name of Hister beetle is Acritus nigricornis. It belongs to the genus Acritus.
What is the conservation status of Hister beetle?
Hister beetle (Acritus nigricornis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hister beetle live?
Hister beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Tajikistan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, United States.
What family does Hister beetle belong to?
Hister beetle (Acritus nigricornis) belongs to the genus Acritus, which is part of the taxonomic family Histeridae.
Is Hister beetle endangered?
No, Hister beetle (Acritus nigricornis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hister beetle belong to?
Hister beetle (Acritus nigricornis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Hister beetle?
The closest relatives of Hister beetle in the genus Acritus include Clown beetle.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Acritus — 2 Species

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Hister beetle
Acritus nigricornis
LC
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Clown beetle
Acritus komai
NE
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