Mycetophagus pini
Ziegler, 1845
Mycetophagus pini is a of in the Mycetophagidae, described by Ziegler in 1845. The Mycetophagus comprises associated with fungal growth on decaying wood. Records indicate this species occurs in North America, specifically the United States. As with other members of its family, it likely inhabits environments where colonize dead or dying wood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mycetophagus pini: //ˌmaɪ.sɪˈtɒ.fə.ɡəs ˈpaɪ.naɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States; North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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