Gyrophaena vitrina
Casey, 1906
Gyrophaena vitrina is a of in the , described by Casey in 1906. It belongs to the tribe Homalotini, a group of small, often mycophagous aleocharines. The species has been recorded from eastern North America, with scattered observations across Canada and the United States. Like other Gyrophaena species, it is likely associated with fungal , though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gyrophaena vitrina: /ˌdʒaɪroʊˈfiːnə vɪˈtraɪnə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec. United States: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
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Taxonomic status
The Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic evaluation of Gyrophaena species.