Amphicrossus niger
Horn, 1879
Amphicrossus niger is a sap-feeding beetle in the Nitidulidae. The was described by Horn in 1879 and is known to occur in North America. As a member of Nitidulidae, it is presumed to feed on fermenting plant sap, fungi, or decaying fruits, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The Amphicrossus contains relatively obscure species with limited published research.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amphicrossus niger: /æmˈfaɪkrɔsəs ˈnaɪdʒər/
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Distribution
North America
Diet
Fermenting plant sap, fungi, and decaying plant material (inferred from -level traits; specific diet unverified for this )
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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