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Antherophagus Pallidivestis
''Antherophagus'' is a genus of silken fungus beetles in the family Cryptophagidae. There are at least four described species in ''Antherophagus''. ITIS Taxonomic note: *The genus name Antherophagus has been variously attributed to Dejean 1821:45 (e.g., Leschen 1996:587) or to Latreille 1829:507 (e.g., Bousquet 1989:12). Under the current International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, Dejean's use is now considered valid by indication with the type species being designated by Westwood, as cited by Leschen (pers. comm., Dr. Paul Skelley, January 2013). Species * ''Antherophagus convexulus ''Antherophagus'' is a genus of silken fungus beetles in the family Cryptophagidae Cryptophagidae is a family of beetles with representatives found in all biogeographic realms. Members of this family are commonly called silken fungus beetles a ...'' LeConte, 1863 * '' Antherophagus ochraceus'' Melsheimer, 1844 * '' Antherophagus pallidivestis'' Casey, 1900 * '' Antherophagus suturalis'' Mäk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silken Fungus Beetle
Cryptophagidae is a family of beetles with representatives found in all biogeographic realms. Members of this family are commonly called silken fungus beetles and both adults and larvae appear to feed exclusively on fungi although in a wide variety of habitats and situations, such as rotting wood and shed animal fur and feathers. These beetles vary from about 1 to 11 millimeters long, and usually have an oval body shape with a slight "waist". Around 600 species have been described and are placed in about 60 genera in two subfamilies.Cai, C. Y. and B. Wang. (2013)The oldest silken fungus beetle from the Early Cretaceous of southern China (Coleoptera: Cryptophagidae: Atomariinae).''Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology'' 37 1-4. Subfamilies: * Atomariinae * Cryptophaginae Genera These 37 genera belong to the family Cryptophagidae: * '' Alfieriella'' Wittmer, 1935 * '' Amydropa'' Reitter, 1877 * '' Anitamaria'' Leschen, 1996 * '' Antarcticotectus'' Brookes, 1951 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cryptophagidae
Cryptophagidae is a family of beetles with representatives found in all biogeographic realms. Members of this family are commonly called silken fungus beetles and both adults and larvae appear to feed exclusively on fungi although in a wide variety of habitats and situations, such as rotting wood and shed animal fur and feathers. These beetles vary from about 1 to 11 millimeters long, and usually have an oval body shape with a slight "waist". Around 600 species have been described and are placed in about 60 genera in two subfamilies.Cai, C. Y. and B. Wang. (2013)The oldest silken fungus beetle from the Early Cretaceous of southern China (Coleoptera: Cryptophagidae: Atomariinae).''Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology'' 37 1-4. Subfamilies: * Atomariinae * Cryptophaginae Genera These 37 genera belong to the family Cryptophagidae: * '' Alfieriella'' Wittmer, 1935 * '' Amydropa'' Reitter, 1877 * '' Anitamaria'' Leschen, 1996 * '' Antarcticotectus'' Brookes, 1951 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antherophagus Convexulus
''Antherophagus'' is a genus of silken fungus beetles in the family Cryptophagidae Cryptophagidae is a family of beetles with representatives found in all biogeographic realms. Members of this family are commonly called silken fungus beetles and both adults and larvae appear to feed exclusively on fungi although in a wide vari .... There are at least four described species in ''Antherophagus''. ITIS Taxonomic note: *The genus name Antherophagus has been variously attributed to Dejean 1821:45 (e.g., Leschen 1996:587) or to Latreille 1829:507 (e.g., Bousquet 1989:12). Under the current International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, Dejean's use is now considered valid by indication with the type species being designated by Westwood, as cited by Leschen (pers. comm., Dr. Paul Skelley, January 2013). Species * '' Antherophagus convexulus'' LeConte, 1863 * '' Antherophagus ochraceus'' Melsheimer, 1844 * '' Antherophagus pallidivestis'' Casey, 1900 * '' Antherophagus suturalis'' Mä ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antherophagus Ochraceus
''Antherophagus ochraceus'' is a species of silken fungus beetle in the family Cryptophagidae. It is found in North America. ''A. ochraceus'' is the one of the largest Cryptophagid species. Adults measure 4-5mm in length. It can be distinguished from similar species by its larger size, entirely yellow body, golden pubescence, small eyes, and smooth, curved pronotum. The adult beetles are found on flowers, where they eat pollen and nectar and interact with bumblebees. They can be found from May to September. ''A. ochraceus,'' along with some other members of Cryptophagidae, engage in phoresy. The beetles are transported by attaching to the legs, mouthparts, or antennae of bumblebees. It remains attached by clamping down with its mandibles. It does not release until the bee returns to the nest. ''A. ochraceus'' adults lay eggs in bumblebee nests, where the eggs develop into larvae. In the larval stage, the beetles remain in the nest and eat organic matter and detritus. Specific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antherophagus Pallidivestis
''Antherophagus'' is a genus of silken fungus beetles in the family Cryptophagidae. There are at least four described species in ''Antherophagus''. ITIS Taxonomic note: *The genus name Antherophagus has been variously attributed to Dejean 1821:45 (e.g., Leschen 1996:587) or to Latreille 1829:507 (e.g., Bousquet 1989:12). Under the current International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, Dejean's use is now considered valid by indication with the type species being designated by Westwood, as cited by Leschen (pers. comm., Dr. Paul Skelley, January 2013). Species * ''Antherophagus convexulus ''Antherophagus'' is a genus of silken fungus beetles in the family Cryptophagidae Cryptophagidae is a family of beetles with representatives found in all biogeographic realms. Members of this family are commonly called silken fungus beetles a ...'' LeConte, 1863 * '' Antherophagus ochraceus'' Melsheimer, 1844 * '' Antherophagus pallidivestis'' Casey, 1900 * '' Antherophagus suturalis'' Mäk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antherophagus Suturalis
''Antherophagus'' is a genus of silken fungus beetles in the family Cryptophagidae. There are at least four described species in ''Antherophagus''. ITIS Taxonomic note: *The genus name Antherophagus has been variously attributed to Dejean 1821:45 (e.g., Leschen 1996:587) or to Latreille 1829:507 (e.g., Bousquet 1989:12). Under the current International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, Dejean's use is now considered valid by indication with the type species being designated by Westwood, as cited by Leschen (pers. comm., Dr. Paul Skelley, January 2013). Species * ''Antherophagus convexulus'' LeConte, 1863 * '' Antherophagus ochraceus'' Melsheimer, 1844 * ''Antherophagus pallidivestis ''Antherophagus'' is a genus of silken fungus beetles in the family Cryptophagidae. There are at least four described species in ''Antherophagus''. ITIS Taxonomic note: *The genus name Antherophagus has been variously attributed to Dejean 1821:45 ...'' Casey, 1900 * '' Antherophagus suturalis'' Mäkl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
