Cryptophagus bidentatus
Maklin, 1853
silken fungus beetle
Cryptophagus bidentatus is a of silken fungus beetle in the Cryptophagidae. It is known from the Holarctic region, with confirmed records in North America including Alaska and British Columbia. The species was described by Maklin in 1853. Like other members of its , it is associated with fungal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptophagus bidentatus: /ˌkrɪptəˈfeɪɡəs ˌbaɪˈdɛntətəs/
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Habitat
Associated with fungal environments, as typical for Cryptophagidae.
Distribution
Holarctic. Confirmed present in North America: Alaska (United States) and British Columbia (Canada).
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Taxonomic Authority
The was described by Maklin in 1853. Note: Some sources list the authority as "Méklin, 1853" which appears to be a variant spelling of the same author.