Tritoma atriventris
LeConte, 1847
Tritoma atriventris is a of pleasing fungus beetle in the Erotylidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847. It is known from North America. As a member of the Erotylidae, it belongs to a group of beetles primarily associated with fungi, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in the literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tritoma atriventris: //traɪˈtoʊmə ætrɪˈvɛntrɪs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'atriventris' derives from Latin, combining 'ater' (black) and 'venter' (belly), likely referring to a dark surface. The Tritoma was established by Fabricius in 1790.