Epipocus cinctus
Germar, 1843
handsome fungus beetle
Epipocus cinctus is a of handsome fungus beetle in the Endomychidae, distributed across Central America and North America. The "handsome fungus beetle" refers to members of this family, which are typically associated with fungal . The species was described by Germar in 1843. Beyond basic taxonomic and distributional information, specific ecological details remain poorly documented in scientific literature.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epipocus cinctus: /ɛˈpiːpoʊkəs ˈsɪŋktəs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- A Good Morning for a Bee | Bug Squad
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