Atomaria

Stephens, 1829

silken fungus beetles

Atomaria is a of in the , comprising more than 160 described . These small are associated with fungal and are part of the diverse beetle fauna found in decaying matter. The genus was established by in 1829 and remains taxonomically active with ongoing species descriptions.

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Atomaria lewisi Reitter, 1877 Syn.- Atomaria lewisii Reitter, 1877 (12641564173) by Udo Schmidt from Deutschland. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atomaria: //ˌætəˈmɛəriə//

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Habitat

Associated with fungal substrates, particularly in decaying matter, rotting wood, and other environments where proliferate.

Distribution

Widespread; occur across multiple continents with records from North America, Europe, and other regions. Specific distribution patterns vary by species.

Similar Taxa

CryptophagusBoth belong to and share similar small body size and association with fungal ; Atomaria typically have more pronounced silken appearance and different antennal structure.
Silken fungus beetles (family Cryptophagidae)Atomaria is distinguished within the by specific morphological features including body shape and structure, though detailed identification requires microscopic examination.