Hallomenus punctulatus
LeConte, 1866
polypore fungus beetle
Hallomenus punctulatus is a of polypore fungus beetle in the Tetratomidae, a group of small beetles associated with fungal substrates. The species was described by LeConte in 1866 and is known from North America. Like other members of its family, it likely develops in association with polypore fungi.
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How to pronounce Hallomenus punctulatus: //həˈlɒmɪnəs ˌpʌŋktjʊˈleɪtəs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
Tetratomidae is a small of beetles in the superfamily Tenebrionoidea, historically sometimes treated as a of Melandryidae. The Hallomenus contains multiple North American , though specific distinguishing characters for H. punctulatus are not readily available in general sources.