Strigocis opacicollis
Dury, 1917
minute tree-fungus beetle
Strigocis opacicollis is a of minute tree-fungus beetle described by Dury in 1917. It belongs to the Ciidae, a group of small beetles specialized in inhabiting and feeding on bracket fungi and other wood-decaying fungi. The species has been documented in both Central America and North America, with specific records from Ontario, Canada. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Strigocis opacicollis: /ˌstrɪɡoʊˈsɪs oʊˌpæsɪˈkoʊlɪs/
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Distribution
Documented from Central America and North America, with specific occurrence records from Ontario, Canada. Distribution data remains sparse with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist.
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Taxonomic Note
The Strigocis is part of the Ciidae, commonly known as minute tree-fungus beetles or ciid beetles. Members of this family are typically small (1-6 mm), cylindrical beetles associated with polypore fungi.
Data Limitations
This is poorly represented in biodiversity databases, with extremely limited observational records. Most aspects of its , including fungus associations, remain undocumented.