Microtonus

LeConte, 1862

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Microtonus is a of beetles in the Melandryidae, first described by LeConte in 1862. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with decaying wood and fungal . The genus is documented through iNaturalist observations and taxonomic databases, though detailed biological studies remain limited.

Microtonus sericans by (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug. Used under a CC-BY license.False Darkling Beetle - Microtonus sericans, Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, May 26, 2023 (53496439236) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Microtonus: //maɪˈkroʊtənəs//

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Habitat

Associated with decaying wood and fungal environments, consistent with Melandryidae .

Ecological Role

Contributes to decomposition processes in forest through association with decaying wood and fungi.

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