Kalohydnobius
Peck & Cook, 2009
round fungus beetles
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3Kalohydnobius is a of round fungus beetles established by Peck & Cook in 2009. The genus belongs to the Leiodidae, a group of small beetles commonly associated with fungi and decaying organic matter. At least four have been described, including three named species: K. californicus, K. dentatus, and K. strigilatus. The genus is part of the tribe Sogdini within the Leiodinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Kalohydnobius: /kæloʊhaɪdˈnoʊbiəs/
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Identification
Members of Kalohydnobius can be distinguished from related within the tribe Sogdini by characters described in the original genus by Peck & Cook (2009). Specific distinguishing features require examination of morphological details provided in the taxonomic literature.
Distribution
The includes found in California (K. californicus) and regions where K. strigilatus occurs. The full geographic range of the genus remains incompletely documented.
Ecological Role
As members of the Leiodidae, in this are likely associated with fungal , though specific ecological roles for Kalohydnobius have not been documented.
Similar Taxa
- HydnobiusBoth belong to the tribe Sogdini and share the 'round fungus beetle' ; Kalohydnobius was separated from related genera based on distinct morphological characters established by Peck & Cook (2009)
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Taxonomic history
The was erected in 2009 by Peck & Cook to accommodate previously placed in other genera or newly described. K. strigilatus was transferred from another genus, while K. californicus and K. dentatus were described as new species.