Cryptophilus integer
(Heer, 1841)
pleasing fungus beetle
Cryptophilus integer is a of pleasing fungus beetle in the Erotylidae. It has a broad distribution spanning Australia, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Oceania. The species is one of approximately 95 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. As a member of Erotylidae, it is associated with fungal , though specific ecological details remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptophilus integer: /krɪpˈtɒfɪləs ˈɪntɪdʒər/
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Distribution
Australia; Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America; Oceania. Specific distribution records include the Azorean islands of Faial, Pico, São Miguel, and Santa Maria.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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