Melanophthalma simplex

Melanophthalma simplex is a of minute brown scavenger beetle in the Latridiidae. The Melanophthalma comprises small beetles associated with fungal growth and decaying organic matter. Records for this species are sparse, with limited observational data available.

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How to pronounce Melanophthalma simplex: /ˌmɛləˌnɒfˈθælmə ˈsɪmˌplɛks/

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