Mycetophagus fulvicollis

Fabricius, 1792

Mycetophagus fulvicollis is a of hairy fungus beetle in the Mycetophagidae, first described by Fabricius in 1792. This small is associated with fungal decay in wood and is part of the diverse of insects that colonize dead and decaying timber. The species has a broad distribution across Europe and extends into parts of Asia.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mycetophagus fulvicollis: /maɪˌsiːˈtɒfəɡəs ˌfʊlvɪˈkɒlɪs/

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Habitat

Decaying wood with fungal growth; associated with dead timber and wood-decay fungi.

Distribution

Widespread across Europe including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and Mediterranean regions; extends eastward through Russia into Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and other parts of Asia.

Diet

Associated with wood-decay fungi; larvae and feed on fungal and spores in decaying wood.

Ecological Role

Contributes to wood decomposition and nutrient cycling by consuming fungal in decaying timber.

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Taxonomic notes

Mycetophagus fulvicollis belongs to the subgenus Mycetoxides within the Mycetophagus. The Mycetophagidae (hairy fungus beetles) is placed in the superfamily Tenebrionoidea.

Observation data

As of the data cutoff, iNaturalist records 143 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists in its range.