Gloeosoma sticticus
(Casey, 1900)
Gloeosoma sticticus is a minute beetle in the Corylophidae, commonly known as minute fungus beetles. The was described by Casey in 1900 and is known from North America. Members of this and family are generally associated with fungal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gloeosoma sticticus: /ɡloʊ.iːˈoʊ.sə.mə ˈstɪk.tɪ.kəs/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The Gloeosoma is placed in the Corylophidae, a group of very small beetles (usually 1-2 mm) that feed on fungal spores and . The family was historically placed in the heterogenous group 'Cucujoidea' but is now firmly established in the infraorder Cucujiformia.