Colopterus niger
(Say, 1823)
Colopterus niger is a small in the , originally described by Thomas Say in 1823. The is currently treated as a synonym of Carpophilus niger in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing systematic revisions within the . It occurs in North America and belongs to a group of commonly associated with fermenting materials and fungal substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colopterus niger: //kəˈlɒptərəs ˈnaɪɡər//
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Distribution
North America. Records indicate presence in this region, though specific locality details are limited.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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