Entomophthalmus rufiolus
(LeConte, 1866)
Entomophthalmus rufiolus is a of false click beetle ( Eucnemidae) in the tribe Dirhagini. The mature larva has been described from the Nearctic region. Larvae develop in decaying hardwood logs, where they function as decomposers. The species is known from eastern Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Entomophthalmus rufiolus: /ˌɛntoʊˈmɒfθælˌməs ˌruːfiˈoʊləs/
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Habitat
Larvae inhabit decaying hardwood logs.
Distribution
Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.
Host Associations
- decaying hardwood logs - larval Larval development site; specific wood not specified.
Ecological Role
Decomposer in decaying hardwood logs.
More Details
Larval description
The mature larva has been formally described in taxonomic literature, though specific morphological details are not reproduced here pending verification from primary source.