Atomaria dispersa
(Casey, 1900)
Atomaria dispersa is a of silken fungus beetle in the Cryptophagidae, first described by Casey in 1900. The Atomaria contains numerous small beetles commonly associated with fungal growth and decaying organic matter. Species in this family are typically found in moist microhabitats where fungi proliferate.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atomaria dispersa: /ˌætəˈmɛəriə dɪˈspɜːrsə/
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Habitat
Moist microhabitats with fungal growth, decaying organic matter.
Distribution
North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Surprising Research Results: What the Microbes in Nectar Revealed | Bug Squad
- Bug Eric: Blacklighting Already?
- dispersal | Beetles In The Bush
- Mosquito Migration: Study Finds More High-Altitude Dispersal of Disease Vectors in Africa
- Fruit DNA in Invasive Flies' Guts Could Help Track Their Dispersal