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02.04.2021
Holoparamecus caularum (Aube, 1843)
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The 1.0 to 1.1 mm large handsome fungus beetle Holoparamecus caularum (family Endomychidae) is the only representative of the genus in Germany. Worldwide 44 species have been described, thereof seven from Europe. In the past, the genus and the comprising subfamily Holoparamecinae was counted into the family of the minute scavenger beetles (Latridiidae). Holoparamecus caularum is a cosmopolitan and is regarded as established in warmer regions of the world, including Central Europe, the subterranean region, China and California. The stenotopic, and due to its small size rather inconspicuous species lives in decaying foliage, mouldy straw, cereal compost and in the lower layers of dung heaps. The beetles feed on mould fungi. In Germany Holoparamecus caularum is known from several Federal States and is not endangered. (CB)
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