Holoparamecus pacificus

LeConte, 1863

handsome fungus beetle

Holoparamecus pacificus is a of handsome fungus beetle in the Endomychidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. The species is recorded from North America. Members of the Holoparamecus are small beetles associated with fungal . Beyond its taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, specific ecological and biological details for this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Holoparamecus pacificus: /hɒloʊˌpærəˈmiːkəs pəˈsɪfɪkəs/

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Distribution

North America. The has been recorded as present in North America based on GBIF and iNaturalist data, though specific state or provincial records are not detailed in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

The Holoparamecus belongs to the Endomychidae, commonly known as handsome fungus beetles. This family is part of the superfamily Coccinelloidea within the infraorder Cucujiformia. in this genus are typically small, with most members measuring less than 5 mm in length.

Data Limitations

Available sources provide minimal -specific information for H. pacificus. No detailed morphological descriptions, ecological studies, or behavioral observations have been located in the provided context. The iNaturalist record shows zero observations, suggesting this species is rarely encountered or underreported by citizen scientists.