Clypastraea biguttata
(LeConte, 1879)
Clypastraea biguttata
Clypastraea biguttata is a minute hooded beetle in the Corylophidae, first described by LeConte in 1879. It belongs to a family commonly known as minute hooded beetles or minute fungus beetles, characterized by extremely small body size and a pronotum that conceals the . The is documented from North America, with specific records from Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. Like other members of its , it is likely associated with fungal substrates in decaying wood and bark.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clypastraea biguttata: //ˌklaɪ.pəˈstriː.ə ˌbaɪ.ɡʌˈtɑː.tə//
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Habitat
Associated with fungi and mold in rotting wood and under bark on dead trees, based on documented preferences for the Clypastraea.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Other Clypastraea species-level morphological similarities including minute size (~2 mm), hooded pronotum concealing the , and association with fungal substrates in decaying wood. Specific -level distinctions for C. biguttata require examination of subtle morphological features not detailed in available sources.
- Other Corylophidae genera-level traits of extremely small size (typically under 3 mm), compact body form, and concealed due to pronotal extension. Differentiation requires detailed examination of antennal structure, body proportions, and other fine morphological characters.