Ceracis singularis

(Dury, 1917)

Ceracis singularis is a minute tree-fungus beetle in the Ciidae. It was originally described as Xestocis singularis by Dury in 1917. The is distributed across Central America and North America, including Canada.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceracis singularis: //sɛˈræ.sɪs ˌsɪŋ.ɡjuˈlɛr.ɪs//

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Habitat

Associated with tree fungi, as characteristic of Ciidae. Specific microhabitat requirements have not been documented for this .

Distribution

Central America and North America, including Ontario, Canada.

Ecological Role

Member of the tree- Ciidae, which are decomposers associated with wood-decaying fungi.

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Original description

First described by Dury in 1917 under the name Xestocis singularis, later transferred to Ceracis.

Observation records

As of current records, there are 4 iNaturalist observations documented for this .

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