Pteryngium
Reitter, 1887
silken fungus beetles
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1Pteryngium is a of silken fungus beetles in the Cryptophagidae, established by Reitter in 1887. The genus contains a single described , Pteryngium crenatum. These beetles belong to a family commonly associated with fungal associations. The genus has been recorded from northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden based on GBIF occurrence data. Distribution limited to northern Europe.
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Taxonomic note
The contains only one described , Pteryngium crenatum, making it . The Cryptophagidae (silken fungus beetles) is characterized by association with fungi, though specific ecological details for Pteryngium are not documented.