Haematochiton elateroides
Gorham, 1888
pleasing fungus beetle
Haematochiton elateroides is a of pleasing fungus beetle in the Erotylidae, first described by Gorham in 1888. It occurs in Central America and North America. The species is among the least documented members of its , with only four observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haematochiton elateroides: /ˌhɛmatoʊˈkaɪtɒn ˌɛləˈtɜːrɔɪdiːz/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Specific country records are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Henry Walter Gorham in 1888. The specific epithet 'elateroides' refers to a superficial resemblance to click beetles (Elateridae).
Data scarcity
With only four iNaturalist observations and minimal published literature, this remains poorly documented. Most aspects of its are unknown.