Orthocis punctatus
(Mellié, 1848)
Pitted Fungus Beetle
Orthocis punctatus is a minute tree-fungus beetle in the Ciidae. It is native to North America, with records from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The is associated with fungal on trees. As with other ciid beetles, it is small-bodied and adapted to life in decaying wood with fungal growth.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthocis punctatus: /ɔrˈθoʊsɪs pʌŋkˈteɪtəs/
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Habitat
Decaying wood with fungal growth; associated with tree fungi.
Distribution
North America; recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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