Mycetophagus flexuosus
Say, 1826
hairy fungus beetle
Mycetophagus flexuosus is a in the Mycetophagidae. The occurs in North America and has been documented in association with several polypore and gilled . Like other members of its family, it is associated with fungal fruiting bodies.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Found in supporting , including growing on wood and other substrates. Associated with fruiting bodies of polypore and gilled mushrooms.
Distribution
North America. Documented from Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick) and the United States.
Diet
Associated with fungal including Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom), Trametes versicolor (turkey tail), and Piptoporus betulinus (birch polypore).
Host Associations
- Pleurotus ostreatus - fungal gilled mushroom
- Trametes versicolor - fungal polypore
- Piptoporus betulinus - fungal birch polypore
Ecological Role
associated with fungal fruiting bodies. Contributes to in forest and woodland through consumption and processing of fungal material.
Similar Taxa
- Other Mycetophagus speciesGeneric resemblance as ; specific identification requires examination of morphological details not documented in available sources
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Taxonomic note
Authority sometimes cited as Say, 1827 in some sources (e.g., Catalogue of Life), though GBIF and other sources use Say, 1826.