Triplax dissimulator
(Crotch, 1873)
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax dissimulator is a of pleasing fungus beetle in the Erotylidae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick) and the United States. As a member of the Triplax, it is associated with fungal , particularly fruiting bodies of mushrooms. The species is small, typically measuring 3–6 millimeters in length.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Triplax dissimulator: //ˈtrɪplæks dɪˌsɪmjʊˈleɪtər//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and New Brunswick in Canada. Distribution in the United States is implied by the broader North American range but specific states are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Triplax thoracicaCongeneric with similar size, preference for oyster mushrooms, and overlapping eastern North American distribution. T. thoracica has an orange underside, while T. dissimulator may differ in abdominal coloration.