Mycetophagus serrulatus
(Casey, 1900)
Mycetophagus serrulatus is a of in the Mycetophagidae, first described by Casey in 1900. It belongs to a group of 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 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 . 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 structure.
- Mycetophagus multipunctatusOverlapping distribution; requires careful examination of punctation and body proportions for separation.