Ephistemus globulus

(Paykull, 1798)

silken fungus beetle

Ephistemus globulus is a small in the Cryptophagidae, commonly known as silken fungus beetles. The was first described by Paykull in 1798 under the basionym Dermestes globulus. It is native to Europe and has been recorded from several islands in the Azores archipelago.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ephistemus globulus: / ˈɛ.fɪs.tɛ.mus ˈɡlo.bju.lus/

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Distribution

Europe; Azores (Faial, Flores, Pico, São Miguel, Santa Maria)

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Dermestes globulus by Paykull in 1798, later transferred to the Ephistemus.

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