Kateretes pusillus
(Thunberg, 1794)
Kateretes pusillus is a small in the Kateretidae, a group commonly known as short-winged flower beetles. The species has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across northern Europe and extending into North America. Like other members of its family, it is associated with decaying vegetation and fungal . The species was first described by Thunberg in 1794.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kateretes pusillus: /kætəˈriːtiːz pjuːˈsɪləs/
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Distribution
Holarctic distribution: native to Europe and recorded from Canada (Alberta, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Ontario).
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by Carl Peter Thunberg in 1794, a Swedish naturalist who made significant contributions to entomology.