Leiodes puncticollis
(Thomson, C.G., 1862)
Leiodes puncticollis is a small in the . The was originally described by Thomson in 1862 under the basionym Anisotoma puncticollis. It has a broad Holarctic distribution spanning Europe, northern Asia, and North America. As a member of the Leiodidae, it is associated with fungal , though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leiodes puncticollis: //ˈlaɪoʊdiːz ˌpʌŋktɪˈkɒlɪs//
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Habitat
Associated with fungal , including decaying matter and subcortical environments where proliferate. Specific microhabitat preferences for this are not well documented.
Distribution
Holarctic distribution: Europe (including Finland, Norway, Sweden), northern Asia (excluding China), and North America (Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon; USA: Alaska, New Hampshire).
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Anisotoma puncticollis Thomson, 1862, later transferred to the Leiodes. The epithet 'puncticollis' refers to punctation (small pits or dots) on the .
Collection Status
No iNaturalist observations recorded as of data retrieval. Museum records indicate presence in North and European collections.