Atomaria distincta

Casey, 1900

Atomaria distincta is a of silken fungus beetle in the Cryptophagidae, described by Casey in 1900. It is known from eastern North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Québec) and the United States. As a member of the Cryptophagidae, it belongs to a family commonly associated with fungal , though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atomaria distincta: /ˌætəˈmɛəriə dɪˈstɪŋktə/

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Habitat

Fungal , including decaying wood, leaf litter, and other substrates supporting fungal growth.

Distribution

Eastern North America: Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Québec) and the United States.

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