Renodesta
Caterino, Leschen & Johnson, 2008
silken fungus beetles
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1Renodesta is a of silken fungus beetles in the Cryptophagidae, established by Caterino, Leschen & Johnson in 2008. The genus contains two described : Renodesta ramsdalei and Renodesta stephani. Like other Cryptophagidae, members of this genus are associated with fungal . The genus appears to be poorly documented in field observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Renodesta: /rɛnoʊˈdɛstə/
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Taxonomic history
Renodesta was described as a new in 2008 by Caterino, Leschen & Johnson, making it a relatively recent addition to the Cryptophagidae.
Known species
The contains two : Renodesta ramsdalei and Renodesta stephani, both described in the same 2008 publication.