Dacne quadrimaculata

Say, 1835

Four-spotted pleasing fungus beetle

Dacne quadrimaculata is a of pleasing fungus beetle in the Erotylidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species belongs to a associated with fungal , though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dacne quadrimaculata: /ˈdæk.nɛ kwɑːd.rɪ.mæk.jʊˈleɪ.tə/

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Distribution

North America; recorded from Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in Canada.

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Taxonomic Notes

The was described by Thomas Say in 1835. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with specific Canadian provincial records. The Dacne is part of the pleasing fungus beetle Erotylidae, a group generally associated with fungal feeding, though species-specific habits are not well documented.

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