Dacne picea
LeConte, 1875
Dacne picea is a of pleasing fungus beetle in the Erotylidae, first described by LeConte in 1875. The species has been recorded from North America, including British Columbia, Canada. It was previously placed in the Xenodacne, but is now accepted as Dacne picea. Little is known about its specific , though members of the family Erotylidae are generally associated with fungal fruiting bodies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dacne picea: /ˈdæk.neɪ ˈpɪ.keɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America, specifically including British Columbia, Canada. Distribution details beyond this are poorly documented.
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Taxonomic Note
The has been treated under the Xenodacne in some sources (as Xenodacne picea), but GBIF and other taxonomic databases now accept it as Dacne picea LeConte, 1875. The genus Dacne is part of the pleasing fungus beetle Erotylidae, a group of beetles typically associated with fungi.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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