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 )

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