Malacocis

Gorham, 1886

Species Guides

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Malacocis is a of minute tree-fungus beetles in the Ciidae, established by Gorham in 1886. The genus contains three described : M. bahiensis, M. brevicollis, and M. championi. Members of this genus are associated with wood-decaying fungi and are part of the diverse ciid fauna found in North and Central America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Malacocis: /ˌmæləkəˈsɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Vermont, United States and broader US localities; at least one (M. bahiensis) described from Brazil (Bahia), suggesting a range extending into South America.

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