Cryptophagus pilosus
| Cryptophagus pilosus | |
|---|---|
| Cryptophagus pilosus 2.3 mm (2.3 to 3.2 mm) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cryptophagidae |
| Genus: | Cryptophagus |
| Species: | C. pilosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptophagus pilosus Gyllenhal, 1827 | |
Cryptophagus pilosus is a species of silken fungus beetle native to Europe. It is also present in the northwestern United States, where it is sometimes found as a nest associate of the yellowjacket species Vespula pensylvanica.