Mycetochara haldemani

Mycetochara haldemani is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae. The Mycetochara comprises fungus-feeding beetles, and this species follows that ecological pattern. It is known from scattered observations across North America, with records from the Great Plains region. The specific epithet honors the entomologist Samuel Stehman Haldeman.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mycetochara haldemani: //maɪˈsiːtoʊˌkɛrə ˈhældəˌmɑːni//

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Distribution

Known from the Great Plains region of North America, with records from Oklahoma and surrounding areas. The appears to have a relatively restricted distribution compared to some .

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