Hallomenus scapularis

Melsheimer, 1846

Hallomenus scapularis is a of polypore fungus beetle in the Tetratomidae, first described by Melsheimer in 1846. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the United States. The species belongs to a small family of beetles associated with fungal .

Hallomenus scapularis, dorsal, Turkey Run, Fairfax Co., VA 2018-07-10-16.14.20 ZS PMax UDR (28606334257) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Hallomenus scapularis pale form, dorsal, Turkey Run, Fairfax Co., VA 2018-07-10-16.04.58 ZS PMax UDR (43492893611) by USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hallomenus scapularis: /həˈlɒmɪnəs skəˈpjuːlərɪs/

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Habitat

Associated with polypore fungi, as indicated by its common designation as a 'polypore fungus beetle'. Specific microhabitat details are not documented.

Distribution

North America. Documented from British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario in Canada; distribution in the United States is not specified in available sources but presumed present.

Diet

Associated with polypore fungi; specific feeding habits (whether on fungal tissue, spores, or other components) are not documented.

Host Associations

Polypore fungi - associated with indicates association with bracket fungi (Polyporales), but specific or are not documented.

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Taxonomic note

The Hallomenus is placed in the Tetratomidae, a small family of cucujiform beetles. Tetratomidae was historically treated as a of Melandryidae but is now recognized as a distinct family. The family includes associated with fungi and decaying wood.