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INSECTS

Ochre silken fungus beetle

Antherophagus ochraceus

Insects
Native
Ochre silken fungus beetle, Male
Ochre silken fungus beetle, Female
Ochre silken fungus beetle, Male
4–5 mmLength

Beetle in the family Cryptophagidae 4–5 mm long. Feeds on nectar.

There are 12 observations of Ochre silken fungus beetle in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie and Chaudière-Appalaches, and it has been reported in 9 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

  1. Capitale-Nationale3
  2. Mauricie2
  3. Chaudière-Appalaches1
  4. Laurentides1
  5. Centre-du-Québec1
  6. Bas-Saint-Laurent1
  7. Estrie1
  8. Montréal1
  9. Côte-Nord1