Mycetophagus distinctus
Hatch, 1962
hairy fungus beetle
Mycetophagus distinctus is a of in the Mycetophagidae, described by Hatch in 1962. As a member of this family, it is associated with fungal , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mycetophagus distinctus: /maɪˌsiːtəˈfæɡəs dɪˈstɪŋktəs/
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Habitat
Members of the Mycetophagidae are generally associated with fungal growth on decaying wood and other matter. Specific preferences for M. distinctus have not been documented.
Distribution
North America. Documented from Canada: Alberta, British Columbia. Distribution in the United States is implied by North records but specific states are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Melville H. Hatch in 1962. The Mycetophagus belongs to the Mycetophaginae within the Mycetophagidae, part of the superfamily .
Data gaps
Despite acceptance as a valid , M. distinctus appears to have minimal documented observations. iNaturalist shows zero observations, and published information is sparse to absent in readily accessible sources.