Agathidium repentinum
Horn, 1880
Agathidium repentinum is a of round fungus beetle in the Leiodidae, described by Horn in 1880. It is distributed across northern North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon) and the United States (Alaska, New Hampshire). The specific epithet "repentinum" derives from Latin, possibly referring to sudden or unexpected characteristics. Like other members of the , it is presumed to be associated with fungal , though detailed ecological studies are limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agathidium repentinum: /ˌæɡəˈθɪdiəm rɪˈpɛntɪnəm/
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Distribution
Northern North America: Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon Territory) and United States (Alaska, New Hampshire).
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Taxonomic Status
The Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy indicates ongoing taxonomic evaluation.
Etymology
The specific epithet "repentinum" comes from Latin "repentinus," meaning sudden, unexpected, or hasty. The exact reference for this remains undocumented in available sources.