Telmatophilus typhae

Fallén, 1802

Telmatophilus typhae is a of silken fungus beetle in the Cryptophagidae. It is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America and parts of Asia. The species is associated with wetland and decomposing vegetation.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Telmatophilus typhae: //ˌtɛl.məˈtɒfɪləs ˈtɪfi//

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Habitat

Wetland environments, particularly associated with decomposing plant material and fungi in moist conditions.

Distribution

Native to Europe. Introduced to North America and Southern Asia. Present in Europe & Northern Asia (excluding China).

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Taxonomic authority

First described by Carl Fredrik Fallén in 1802.

Observation data

Approximately 70 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date.

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