Cryptophagus pilosus
Gyllenhal, 1827
Cryptophagus pilosus is a of silken fungus beetle in the Cryptophagidae. Native to Europe, it has been introduced to the northwestern United States where it has been documented as a nest associate of the yellowjacket Vespula pensylvanica. The species belongs to a family whose members are generally associated with fungal substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptophagus pilosus: //ˌkrɪpˈtɒfəɡəs paɪˈloʊsəs//
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Distribution
Native to Europe. Established in the northwestern United States.
Host Associations
- Vespula pensylvanica - nest associateHas been observed in nests of this yellowjacket in the northwestern United States