Salebius octodentatus
(Méklin, 1852)
silken fungus beetle
Salebius octodentatus is a of silken fungus beetle in the Cryptophagidae. It is found in North America, with records from Alaska and British Columbia. The species was described by Méklin in 1852. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with fungal substrates, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Salebius octodentatus: /səˈleɪbiəs ˌɒktəʊˈdɛntətəs/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Alaska (United States) and British Columbia (Canada). The full extent of its range within North America is not well documented.
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Taxonomic history
The was originally described by Méklin in 1852. The Salebius is placed in the Cryptophagidae, commonly known as silken fungus beetles.
Data scarcity
As of current records, iNaturalist shows only 3 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. Detailed biological information appears to be lacking in the primary literature.