Cercyon mendax
Smetana, 1978
Cercyon mendax is a small water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae. It inhabits moist or aquatic environments in North America, where it contributes to nutrient cycling as a . The was described by Smetana in 1978 and remains poorly known in terms of detailed .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cercyon mendax: /ˈsɛrkɪˌɒn ˈmɛndæks/
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Distribution
North America: Canada (Ontario) and United States (District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas).
Ecological Role
As a member of the Hydrophilidae, this likely functions as a in moist or aquatic , contributing to decomposition and nutrient cycling.