Cryptophagus setulosus

Sturm, 1845

silken fungus beetle

Cryptophagus setulosus is a of silken fungus beetle in the Cryptophagidae, first described by Sturm in 1845. The species has a Holarctic distribution, occurring in both North America and Europe. As a member of the Cryptophagus, it is associated with fungal environments. The species has been documented through 47 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is actively observed but not exceptionally common.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cryptophagus setulosus: /krɪpˈtɒfəɡəs sɛtjuˈloʊsəs/

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Distribution

Holarctic; confirmed present in North America and Europe. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with some absence records in Belgium (BE).

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