Mychocerinus
Ślipiński, 1990
Species Guides
1Mychocerinus is a small of beetles in the Murmidiidae, established by Ślipiński in 1990. The genus contains two described : Mychocerinus arizonensis from Arizona and Mychocerinus depressus described by LeConte in 1866. Murmidiidae beetles are small, often found in association with fungi or decaying plant matter. The genus appears to have limited documentation with few observational records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mychocerinus: /maɪ.koʊ.sɛˈraɪ.nəs/
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Distribution
Mychocerinus arizonensis is known from Arizona, USA. Mychocerinus depressus has a broader distribution but specific range details are not well documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Mychocerinus depressus was originally described by LeConte in 1866 under a different before being transferred to Mychocerinus. Mychocerinus arizonensis was described by Lawrence & Stephan in 1975.
Data Scarcity
As of available records, there are only 6 iNaturalist observations for the entire , indicating either genuine rarity, cryptic habits, or undercollection.