Stinkhorn-fungi

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• Psilopyga nigripennis

  stinkhorn beetle

  Psilopyga nigripennis, commonly known as the stinkhorn beetle, is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. It is found in North America. The common name "stinkhorn beetle" reflects its association with stinkhorn fungi (Phallaceae), which are among its known food sources. The species was described by LeConte in 1863.

  Nitidulidaesap-feedingfungivorestinkhorn-fungiNorth-AmericaLeConte-1863