Mycetina perpulchra

(Newman, 1838)

Mycetina perpulchra is a of handsome fungus beetle in the Endomychidae, first described by Newman in 1838. It is known from North America with confirmed records from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) and the United States. As a member of Endomychidae, it is associated with fungal , though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mycetina perpulchra: /maɪˈsɛtɪnə pɜːrˈpʌlkrə/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in Canada, and the United States.

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Taxonomic Authority

Described by Edward Newman in 1838, originally placed in Endomychus before transfer to Mycetina.

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