Holopsis marginicollis
(LeConte, 1852)
minute hooded beetle
Holopsis marginicollis is a minute hooded in the , 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 . As a member of Corylophidae, it belongs to a family of very small beetles often associated with fungal substrates and decaying 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 , a group characterized by their small size (typically 1–3 mm) and often hooded or rounded . The specific epithet marginicollis refers to the margined collar, likely describing a characteristic of the pronotal margin.