Mycetophagus serrulatus
(Casey, 1900)
Mycetophagus serrulatus is a of hairy fungus beetle in the Mycetophagidae, first described by Casey in 1900. It belongs to a group of beetles associated with fungal substrates. The species is known from North America, with documented records in Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mycetophagus serrulatus: //ˌmaɪsɪˈtɒfəɡəs sɛˈruːlətəs//
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Identification
Member of the hairy fungus beetle Mycetophagidae; specific diagnostic features for distinguishing M. serrulatus from such as M. punctatus or M. multipunctatus require examination of elytral punctation, antennal structure, and male genitalia. The specific epithet 'serrulatus' suggests finely serrated characteristics, possibly of the or pronotal margins.
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Distribution
North America: Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick) and United States.
Similar Taxa
- Mycetophagus punctatusSimilar size and preference; distinguished by elytral punctation pattern and antennal club structure.
- Mycetophagus multipunctatusOverlapping distribution; requires careful examination of punctation and body proportions for separation.