Eucinetus strigosus
LeConte, 1875
plate-thigh beetle
Eucinetus strigosus is a of plate-thigh beetle in the Eucinetidae, first described by LeConte in 1875. Members of this family are small, fungus-associated beetles characterized by their distinctive plate-like hind . The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucinetus strigosus: //juːˈsaɪnɪtəs strɪˈɡoʊsəs//
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Distribution
North America. Specific collection records are sparse; the has been documented in the United States based on limited specimen data.
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Family characteristics
Eucinetidae, the plate-thigh beetles, are a small of polyphagan beetles distinguished by their enlarged, plate-like hind that can cover the when folded. and larvae are generally associated with fungal substrates, particularly polypore fungi on decaying wood. The family contains approximately 40 worldwide in 10 .