Colon thoracicum

Horn, 1880

round fungus beetle

Colon thoracicum is a of round fungus beetle in the Leiodidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (Alabama, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia). As a member of the Colon, it is associated with fungal .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Colon thoracicum: /ˈkoʊ.lɒn θɔˈræ.sɪ.kəm/

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Identification

Members of the Colon are small, compact beetles typically found in association with fungi. Specific diagnostic features for C. thoracicum distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources. The name "thoracicum" suggests possible thoracic characteristics, but specific morphological details are not confirmed.

Habitat

Associated with fungal , typical for round fungus beetles in the Leiodidae. Specific microhabitat preferences for C. thoracicum are not documented.

Distribution

Canada: Ontario, Quebec. United States: Alabama, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia.

Diet

As a round fungus beetle, likely associated with fungal feeding, but specific dietary habits for C. thoracicum are not documented.

Similar Taxa

Other Colon species in the Colon share similar small, compact body forms and association with fungal . Specific distinguishing characters for C. thoracicum require examination.

More Details

Taxonomic note

The placement of Colon has been subject to revision. While traditionally placed in Leiodidae, some classifications recognize Colonidae as a separate family. GBIF records this under family Colonidae, while iNaturalist and Wikipedia list it under Leiodidae. The Catalogue of Life places it in Colonidae > Colon > Colon (Striatocolon) thoracicum, indicating subgeneric placement in Striatocolon.

Data scarcity

This has minimal documented observations (2 records on iNaturalist) and limited published biological information. Most aspects of its remain undescribed in accessible literature.