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.

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.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
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- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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