Leiodes neglecta
Baranowski, 1993
Leiodes neglecta is a of round fungus beetle in the Leiodidae, described by Baranowski in 1993. It is distributed across northern North America, with records from Canada and the northern United States. As a member of the Leiodes, it likely participates in the typical ecological role of round fungus beetles, which are associated with fungal fruiting bodies. The species remains poorly documented in the scientific literature beyond basic taxonomic and distributional records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leiodes neglecta: //leɪˈoʊdiːz nɪˈɡlɛktə//
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Distribution
Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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