Tetratoma tessellata

Tetratoma tessellata is a of polypore fungus beetle in the Tetratomidae. It belongs to a small group of beetles associated with fungal decay of wood. The species has been documented in North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tetratoma tessellata: /tɛtrəˈtoʊmə tɛsəˈleɪtə/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic note

Tetratomidae is a small of beetles within the superfamily Tenebrionoidea, commonly referred to as polypore fungus beetles due to their association with bracket fungi (Polyporales) and wood decay.

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