Clypastraea fasciata
(Say, 1827)
minute hooded beetle
Clypastraea fasciata is a of minute hooded beetle in the Corylophidae. measure approximately 2 mm in length. The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario) and the United States. Like other members of its , it is associated with fungi and mold in rotting wood and under bark on dead trees.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clypastraea fasciata: //ˌklɪpæsˈtriːə fəˈʃiːɑːtə//
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Habitat
Found in association with fungi and mold in rotting wood and under bark on dead trees.
Distribution
North America. Recorded from Canadian provinces: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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