Haematochiton
Gorham, 1888
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2- Haematochiton carbonarius(pleasing fungus beetle)
- Haematochiton elateroides(pleasing fungus beetle)
Haematochiton is a of pleasing fungus beetles in the Erotylidae, established by Gorham in 1888. The genus contains at least three described : H. bisculptum, H. carbonarius, and H. elateroides. These beetles belong to a family commonly associated with fungal associations. Knowledge of this genus is limited, with few observations documented.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Gorham in 1888, with H. elateroides and H. carbonarius among the original described. The name 'Haematochiton' has also been used as a specific epithet in plants (Allium haematochiton), but this is unrelated to the genus.
Data limitations
Only 4 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and published biological information on this is minimal. Most aspects of its remain undocumented.