Rhizophagus brunneus

Horn, 1879

root-eating beetle

Rhizophagus brunneus is a of root-eating in the Monotomidae. The species was described by Horn in 1879. Two are recognized: Rhizophagus brunneus brunneus Horn, 1879 and Rhizophagus brunneus fenyesi Méquignon, 1913. Information on its and remains limited.

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Musée entomologique illustré (6008703550) by Bisson-Cottard (Firm); Depuiset, A.; Fischbach, Gustave; Poteau, J.; Quartley, J.; Rothschild, J.; Specht, Friedrich; Vizetelly, Henry. Used under a Public domain license.

Georgiy Jacobson - Beetles Russia and Western Europe - plate 19 by see in description. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhizophagus brunneus: //raɪˈzɑfəɡəs ˈbrʌniəs//

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

Diet

Root-eating (based on and characteristics, though specific feeding records for this are not documented).

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: Rhizophagus brunneus brunneus Horn, 1879 (nominate subspecies) and Rhizophagus brunneus fenyesi Méquignon, 1913.

Taxonomic Status Note

GBIF flags this as 'DOUBTFUL' in terms of taxonomic status, suggesting potential nomenclatural or classification issues that may warrant further investigation.