Triplax californica
LeConte, 1854
Triplax californica is a of pleasing fungus beetle in the Erotylidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by LeConte in 1854, with a T. c. antica described later in 1861.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Triplax californica: /ˈtrɪplæks kæˌlɪˈfɔrnɪkə/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Triplax thoracicaBoth are small (3-5.6 mm) pleasing fungus beetles in the Triplax that aggregate on mushrooms. T. thoracica has been documented specifically on oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus) and has an orange underside, while T. californica may have a dusky or black belly.
More Details
Subspecies
Two are recognized: Triplax californica californica LeConte, 1854 (nominate subspecies) and Triplax californica antica LeConte, 1861.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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