Ephistemus
Stephens, 1829
Species Guides
1- Ephistemus globulus(silken fungus beetle)
Ephistemus is a of small beetles in the Cryptophagidae, commonly known as silken fungus beetles. The genus was established by Stephens in 1829 and includes such as Ephistemus globulus and E. reitteri. These beetles are associated with fungal .
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Ephistemus can be distinguished from other Cryptophagidae by their small, rounded body form. The genus is placed in the tribe Atomariini, which can be separated from related tribes by subtle morphological characters of the and tarsal formula.
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Habitat
Associated with fungal substrates, including decaying organic matter where fungi grow.
Distribution
Records exist from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).
Similar Taxa
- AtomariaBoth belong to the same tribe Atomariini and share similar small, rounded body forms; Ephistemus may be distinguished by specific antennal and genitalic characters.