Cyparium
Erichson, 1845
Cyparium is a of in the Scaphidiinae, described by Erichson in 1845. The genus comprises approximately 55 with strongest representation in the Neotropical and Oriental regions. Species are associated with fungal substrates. The genus was recently revised with descriptions of five new Brazilian species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyparium: /sɪˈpɛəriəm/
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Identification
Members of Cyparium belong to the tribe Cypariini within Scaphidiinae. Neotropical exhibit distinctive colour patterns useful for species-level identification. Detailed examination of male and female is typically required for definitive identification.
Habitat
Fungal substrates, including fruiting bodies of . Specific fungi associations have been documented for some .
Distribution
distribution with concentration in Neotropical and Oriental regions. Twenty-four occur in the Neotropical region, with eight species reported from Brazil.
Diet
Mycophagy. feed on , with fungus associations documented for some species.
Ecological Role
Contributes to decomposition and in fungal through mycophagous feeding.