Hister javanicus, is a species of clown beetle found in many Oriental countries including, Taiwan, Java, eastern India, Sri Lanka, and introduced to Africa.

The Prosternal Lobe is rounded at the apex, with complete marginal stria.

[4] First to 4th dorsal elytral striae and pronotal marginal stria both are complete.

The beetles Propygidium is feebly depressed on each lateral side, and shiny.

[5] Striation of the Elytrae is highly variable according to the geographical distribution.