Atomaria atrata
Reitter, 1875
A small in the silken fungus beetle Cryptophagidae, described by Reitter in 1875. The epithet "atrata" refers to its dark coloration. As a member of Atomaria, it belongs to a of minute beetles commonly associated with fungal substrates. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atomaria atrata: /ˌæt.oʊˈmɛə.riə əˈtreɪ.tə/
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Identification
Distinguished from by combination of small size (typical for Atomaria, under 3 mm), dark (blackish) coloration implied by the specific epithet, and presumably the fine punctation and antennal structure characteristic of the . Precise diagnostic features require examination of microscopic characters including male genitalia and detailed body proportions.
Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Canada (CA-BC) and Belgium (BE) with presence status noted as present in some Belgian records and absent in others, suggesting potential data quality issues or historical record complexity.
Similar Taxa
- Atomaria fuscataSimilar small dark Atomaria , distinguished by subtle differences in coloration and punctation patterns
- Atomaria nigrirostrisAnother dark-colored requiring microscopic examination for reliable separation