Aphorista

Gorham, 1873

handsome fungus beetles

Species Guides

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Aphorista is a of handsome fungus beetles ( Endomychidae) established by Gorham in 1873. The genus includes at least four described distributed in North America. These beetles are associated with fungal .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aphorista: /ˌæfəˈɹɪstə/

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Habitat

Associated with fungal environments, consistent with Endomychidae.

Distribution

North America; documented from Vermont and other United States localities.

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