Cis submicans

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Tenebrionoidea
Family: Ciidae
Subfamily: Ciinae
Tribe: Ciini
Genus: Cis
Species: submicans

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cis submicans: /sɪs ˌsʌbˈmaɪkənz/

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Summary

Cis submicans is a species of minute tree-fungus beetle belonging to the family Ciidae. It inhabits decaying wood and has a diet primarily consisting of fungi.

Habitat

Typically found in forested environments, associated with decaying wood and fungi.

Distribution

Holarctic region: North America (NS, AB, NT to NY, MN) and Europe.

Diet

Feeds primarily on fungi, particularly wood-decaying species.

Ecosystem Role

Plays a role in the decomposition of wood and recycling of nutrients through interaction with fungi.

Similar Taxa

Cis pistoria
C. boleti