Leiodes puncticollis
(Thomson, C.G., 1862)
Leiodes puncticollis is a small round fungus beetle in the Leiodidae. 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 organic matter and subcortical environments where fungi 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 pronotum.
Collection Status
No iNaturalist observations recorded as of data retrieval. Museum records indicate presence in North American and European collections.