Akalyptoischion dyskritos

Hartley, Andrews & McHugh, 2008

Akalyptoischion dyskritos is a of minute brown scavenger beetle described in 2008 from specimens collected in Australia. It belongs to the Latridiidae, a group of small beetles commonly associated with fungal growth and decaying organic matter. The species epithet 'dyskritos' derives from Greek, meaning 'separated' or 'distinct', likely referring to morphological features that distinguish it from . The Akalyptoischion is to Australia and contains multiple species of similar habitus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Akalyptoischion dyskritos: /əˌkælɪptoʊˈɪskiɔn dɪsˈkraɪtɒs/

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Distribution

Australia

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