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Phanerota fasciata
Phanerota fasciata is a small rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae. The species is notable for its specialized microhabitat association: both larvae and adults inhabit the gill tissue of mushrooms. This obligate mycophilous lifestyle represents a relatively uncommon ecological specialization among staphylinid beetles. The species is broadly distributed across eastern and central North America, with records extending from southern Canada to the southern United States.