Araecerini
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4- Acaromimus
- Araecerus(coffee bean weevil (A. fasciculatus))
- Habroxenus
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Araecerini is a tribe of fungus weevils within the Anthribidae. Members are characterized by their association with fungal resources and distinctive morphological features. The tribe contains multiple distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. These beetles are primarily mycophagous, feeding on fungi at various life stages.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Araecerini: /æˌreɪsəˈraɪnaɪ/
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Distribution
Tropical and subtropical regions globally; primarily documented in the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
Diet
Mycophagous; larvae and feed on fungal fruiting bodies and mycelia.
Ecological Role
Decomposers; contribute to nutrient cycling through consumption and of fungal material.