Mycotrogus angustus
Horn, 1870
Mycotrogus angustus is a of darkling beetle in the Tenebrionidae, described by Horn in 1870. The Mycotrogus belongs to a diverse family of beetles commonly known for their association with arid environments and detritivorous feeding habits. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mycotrogus angustus: /maɪkoʊˈtroʊɡəs æŋˈɡʌstəs/
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Taxonomic Note
The name Mycotrogus is sometimes confused with similar-sounding genera in other . This is definitively placed in Tenebrionidae based on GBIF and iNaturalist taxonomic records.
Data Availability
As of current records, Mycotrogus angustus has only one documented observation on iNaturalist, indicating it is either rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific that have received limited survey effort.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Ixodes angustus hyperparasitism - Entomology Today
- Spooky eyes on the Stygian rainforest floor: Headlight beetles, fire beetles, Pyrophorus spp. — Bug of the Week
- Super Crop Challenge #15 | Beetles In The Bush
- Tick Bites Tick: A Rare Case of Hard-Tick Hyperparasitism
- Amazing Insects Archives - Page 14 of 39 - Entomology Today