Bolitopunctus

Campbell, 1993

Bolitopunctus is a of () established by Campbell in 1993. It belongs to the Mycetoporinae, a group of staphylinids often associated with forest floor and decaying matter. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology and distribution.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bolitopunctus: /ˌboʊlɪtoʊˈpʌŋktəs/

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Taxonomic Note

Bolitopunctus is a rarely encountered with only one observation recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data. The genus name suggests possible morphological features (bolito- referring to bolus or rounded form, punctus referring to punctation or spots), though this interpretation is speculative without original description access.

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