Holopsis marginicollis
(LeConte, 1852)
minute hooded beetle
Holopsis marginicollis is a minute hooded beetle in the Corylophidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. It occurs in eastern North America, with records extending into Canada. The inhabits leaf litter and vegetation, typical of the microhabitat preferences of minute fungus beetles. As a member of Corylophidae, it belongs to a family of very small beetles often associated with fungal substrates and decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Holopsis marginicollis: //həˈlɒpsɪs ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nɪˈkɒlɪs//
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Habitat
Leaf litter and on vegetation.
Distribution
Eastern North America; recorded from Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec in Canada.
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Taxonomic note
The Holopsis is part of the minute fungus beetle Corylophidae, a group characterized by their small size (typically 1–3 mm) and often hooded or rounded pronotum. The specific epithet marginicollis refers to the margined collar, likely describing a characteristic of the pronotal margin.