Litargus grandis

Schaeffer, 1910

hairy fungus beetle

Litargus grandis is a of in the Mycetophagidae, described by Schaeffer in 1910. It is to North America. Members of this family are generally associated with fungal growth on decaying wood and other matter.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Litargus grandis: /lɪˈtɑrɡʊs ˈɡrændɪs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from the United States.

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by Schaeffer in 1910. The name 'grandis' is Latin for 'large' or 'great', though specific size comparisons to are not documented in available sources.

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