Oligota polyporicola
Klimaszewski & Webster, 2016
Oligota polyporicola is a of rove beetle (Staphylinidae) described from New Brunswick, Canada in 2016. The specific epithet "polyporicola" refers to its association with polypore fungi. It belongs to the Oligota, a group of small aleocharine rove beetles often found in fungal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oligota polyporicola: /ˌɒlɪˈɡoʊtə ˌpɒlɪˌpɔːrɪˈkoʊlə/
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Habitat
Associated with polypore fungi (bracket fungi), as indicated by the epithet. Specific microhabitat details within fungal fruiting bodies are not documented.
Distribution
Known from New Brunswick, Canada. Distribution appears restricted based on current records.
Host Associations
- Polypore fungi - epithet and original description indicate association with polypore fungi; specific fungal or species not specified in available sources.
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Etymology
The specific epithet "polyporicola" derives from Latin, combining "polyporus" (polypore fungus) with "-cola" (dweller/inhabitant), directly referencing the ' ecological association.