Cypherotylus
Crotch, 1873
pleasing fungus beetles
Species Guides
1- Cypherotylus californicus(blue fungus beetle)
Cypherotylus is a of pleasing fungus beetles in the Erotylidae, containing over 30 described . The genus is frequently encountered in literature under the unavailable name "Gibbifer," which is permanently invalid under ICZN Article 11.4 due to its origin in Voet's work. Species in this genus are associated with fungal substrates and exhibit the characteristic of fungus-feeding beetles in this family.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Cypherotylus can be distinguished from related erotylid by their association with fungal and typical pleasing fungus beetle . The genus was historically confused with Gibbifer, but valid descriptions under Cypherotylus date to Crotch (1873) and subsequent authors. Species-level identification requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.
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Distribution
The occurs in North America, with distributed across the United States, Mexico, and Central America. Cypherotylus californicus has been documented in the southwestern United States, including Arizona. Specific range boundaries for the genus as a whole are not comprehensively documented in available sources.
Diet
Fungus-feeding. Cypherotylus californicus has been documented feeding on fungi, consistent with the Erotylidae's ecological specialization.
Life Cycle
The pupal stage of Cypherotylus californicus has been described, indicating complete with , larval, pupal, and stages. Detailed information for the as a whole is not available.
Similar Taxa
- GibbiferCypherotylus frequently appears in literature under this name, but Gibbifer is permanently unavailable under ICZN Article 11.4 as are all of Voet's names. Modern taxonomic works should use Cypherotylus.
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Nomenclatural Note
The name "Gibbifer" appears frequently in older literature for this , but it is permanently unavailable under Article 11.4 of the International Code of Zoological because it originates from Voet's work, which does not satisfy the criteria of publication under the Code.
Species Diversity
Over 30 have been described in Cypherotylus, including Cypherotylus californicus (blue fungus beetle), C. gibbosus, and numerous others distributed primarily in the Americas.