Mecomycter majeri

Mecomycter majeri is a of in the Mauroniscidae, a small family of soft-bodied plant beetles (Cucujoidea). The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is either rare, poorly sampled, or has a restricted distribution. Members of Mauroniscidae are generally associated with decaying plant material and fungal .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mecomycter majeri: /ˌmɛkoʊˈmaɪktər ˈmɑːdʒɛri/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Mauroniscidae by genitalic characters and subtle differences in antennal and pronotal structure; precise identification requires examination of male genitalia. The Mecomycter is separated from related genera by features of the antennal club and elytral punctation.

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