Dienerella filiformis
(Gyllenhal, 1827)
Slender plaster beetle
Dienerella filiformis is a minute beetle in the Latridiidae, commonly known as plaster beetles due to their association with damp, moldy environments. The is characterized by its notably slender, elongated body form compared to . It has been recorded across eastern Canada, with distribution spanning from Manitoba to the Maritimes. Like other members of the , it is presumed to feed on fungal and spores in humid microhabitats.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dienerella filiformis: /ˌdiːnəˈrɛlə ˌfɪlɪˈfɔːrmɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Dienerella by its distinctly slender, body shape—more elongate than the relatively broader D. elegans or D. argus. with three-segmented club. Body length approximately 1.5–2.0 mm. with fine punctation and . Identification to species level requires examination of genitalic structures or comparison with confirmed specimens.
Distribution
Recorded from eastern Canadian provinces: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
Similar Taxa
- Dienerella elegansSimilar size and general habitus, but with broader, less elongate body; distinguished by proportional differences in pronotum and width.
- Dienerella argusOverlapping distribution in eastern North America; D. argus has more robust body form and different antennal club proportions.