Orthocis transversatus

(Kraus, 1908)

Transverse-banded Ciid

Orthocis transversatus is a minute tree-fungus beetle in the Ciidae, commonly known as the Transverse-banded Ciid. The was described by Kraus in 1908 and occurs in North America. Like other ciids, it is associated with fungal decay in wood.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orthocis transversatus: /ɔɹˈθoʊsɪs trænsˈvɜrsætəs/

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Habitat

Associated with wood-decaying fungi, consistent with -level for Ciidae.

Distribution

North America.

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