Derodontus maculatus (Melsheimer, 1844)
Derodontus maculatus: https://marylandbiodiversity.com/species/17847
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4 Records

Status

Found in the eastern U.S.

Description

Very small, just 2.5 to 3 mm according to BugGuide.

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Derodontus maculatus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Family: Derodontidae
Genus: Derodontus
Species:
D. maculatus
Binomial name
Derodontus maculatus
(Melsheimer, 1844)

Derodontus maculatus is a species of tooth-necked fungus beetle in the family Derodontidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3] This species adapt in cooler climate regions or areas where colder seasonal changes occur. [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Derodontus maculatus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  2. ^ "Derodontus maculatus". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  3. ^ Shepard, William. "Records and Notes Concerning Derodontus maculatus". ResearchGate.net. Retrieved 18 October 2019.

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