Pisenus humeralis
(Kirby, 1837)
Pisenus humeralis is a of in the , originally described as Cryptophagus humeralis by Kirby in 1837. It is one of approximately 20 described species in the Pisenus, which are specialized associates of polypore . The species is documented from eastern North America, with records from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Québec) and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pisenus humeralis: /paɪˈsiːnəs hjuːməˈreɪlɪs/
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Habitat
Associated with polypore (Basidiomycota), which grow on dead or decaying wood in forested environments.
Distribution
Eastern North America; confirmed records from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec in Canada, and the United States.
Host Associations
- polypore fungi - specialized associatelarval and development occurs in association with polypore fruiting bodies
Ecological Role
; contributes to through association with wood-decaying polypore .
Similar Taxa
- other Pisenus speciesapproximately 20 share similar and ; precise identification requires examination of and other fine structural characters
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Cryptophagus ( ) before transfer to Pisenus upon establishment of as a distinct family. The basionym Cryptophagus humeralis Kirby, 1837 reflects this earlier .
Family characteristics
() are a small of mycophagous closely related to and . Members are obligate associates of polypore , with developing within fungal fruiting bodies.