Toramus hirtellus
(Schwarz, 1878)
Toramus hirtellus is a of pleasing fungus beetle ( Erotylidae) described by Schwarz in 1878. It belongs to the Toramus, which comprises small to medium-sized beetles associated with fungal . The species is recorded from North America, though specific details about its and remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Toramus hirtellus: /tɔˈraː.mus hɪrˈtɛl.lus/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic Note
The name 'hirtellus' has been applied to multiple across different , which can cause confusion. In the context of the provided sources, 'hirtellus' appears in two distinct taxonomic contexts: (1) Toramus hirtellus (Erotylidae), the subject of this record, and (2) Phymatodes hirtellus (Cerambycidae), a longhorned beetle whose were synonymized by Swift & Ray (2010). Additionally, Hylocurus hirtellus (Curculionidae: Scolytinae) is mentioned in the Pan-Pacific Entomologist 88(2) as having a new record on Juglans hindsii. These are unrelated species sharing only a specific epithet.
Data Limitations
No -level information about Toramus hirtellus could be located in the provided sources beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic presence. The Toramus is not discussed in detail in the available literature.