Cryptophilus obliteratus

Reitter, 1878

Cryptophilus obliteratus is a small in the Erotylidae (pleasing fungus beetles), described by Reitter in 1878. The species has been recorded from parts of Europe, with confirmed presence in Austria and Belgium according to GBIF distribution records. As a member of the Cryptophilus, it likely shares the general ecological tendencies of the group, which are associated with fungal substrates. The species appears to be rarely documented, with only 32 observations on iNaturalist as of the available data.

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How to pronounce Cryptophilus obliteratus: /krɪpˈtɒfɪləs ɒblɪtəˈrɑːtəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Austria (confirmed present) and Belgium (present with some records marked doubtful or absent). The appears to have a European distribution, though precise range boundaries remain unclear due to limited documentation.

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