Tritoma humeralis

Fabricius, 1801

pleasing fungus beetle

Tritoma humeralis is a small in the Erotylidae, commonly known as pleasing fungus beetles. The species was described by Fabricius in 1801 and is documented from North America, with records from eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. Like other members of its family, it is associated with fungal . The species is represented by 78 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tritoma humeralis: //traɪˈtoʊmə hjuːməˈrælɪs//

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Habitat

Associated with fungal substrates, as typical for Erotylidae.

Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec in Canada.

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Taxonomic placement

Tritoma humeralis is placed in the Erotylidae, a group of beetles commonly referred to as pleasing fungus beetles due to their often bright coloration and association with fungi.

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