Sogdini
Lopatin, 1961
Sogdini round fungus beetles
Genus Guides
5- Hydnobius(round fungus beetles)
- Kalohydnobius(round fungus beetles)
- Macrohydnobius
- Platyhydnobius
- Triarthron
Sogdini is a tribe of small round fungus beetles within the Leiodidae, comprising approximately 7 and at least 20 described . The tribe was established by Lopatin in 1961. Members are distributed across North and Central America, with species inhabiting northern and mountain forests or sandy . The tribe includes the genera Hydnobius, Kalohydnobius, Macrohydnobius, Platyhydnobius, Sogda, Stereus, and Triarthron.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Sogdini beetles are small, rounded fungus beetles distinguished from other Leiodidae tribes by their compact body form and association with subterranean fungal . The tribe includes seven that can be separated by body proportions and antennal structure: Hydnobius, Kalohydnobius, Macrohydnobius, Platyhydnobius, Sogda, Stereus, and Triarthron. Generic-level identification requires examination of antennal club structure, pronotal shape, and body convexity.
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Habitat
Northern and mountain forests or sandy . have been documented in forested environments at higher elevations and in sandy substrates.
Distribution
North and Central America. The tribe has been recorded across this range, with some newly documented for North America in recent taxonomic revisions.
Diet
Larvae and probably feed on subterranean fungi.
Similar Taxa
- Other Leiodidae tribesSogdini is distinguished from other tribes in Leiodinae by its combination of rounded body form, preference for subterranean environments, and association with subterranean fungi. Other tribes may occupy more aerial or surface fungal habitats.