Haematochiton carbonarius

(Gorham, 1888)

pleasing fungus beetle

Haematochiton carbonarius is a of pleasing fungus beetle in the Erotylidae. The species is known from Central America and North America. Beyond its taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, detailed information about its remains limited in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Haematochiton carbonarius: /ˌhiːmətoʊˈkaɪtən ˌkɑːrbəˈnɛəriəs/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Specific countries and precise range boundaries are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

The name Haematochiton is sometimes confused with the spider wasp Auplopus carbonarius, which is a completely different insect in the order Hymenoptera. These two share only the specific epithet 'carbonarius' and should not be conflated.

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