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Rhachomyces philonthinus Thaxt.

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Unitat de Botànica, Departament de Biologia Animal, de Biologia Vegetal i d'Ecologia, Facultat de Biociències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona), Spain.
  • 2. Natural History Museum of Denmark (Zoological Museum), University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 15, 2100 København Ø, Denmark.

Description

Rhachomyces philonthinus Thaxt.

MB#191909

Figs 18A–B, 102B

Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 35: 435 (Thaxter 1900). –

Type: [Not designated] [Ind. loc.] “ On Philonthus longicornis Steph., British Museum, No. 408, Island of St. Helena; on Philonthus sp. indet., Hope Coll., No. 225, British Isles. On abdomen and elytra”; FH.

Diagnostic features

Medium to large thalli, up to 700 µm long. Main receptacle axis continuing into a rather conspicuous lateral branch above the insertion of the perithecium, consisting of up to 20 squarish, isodiametric cells (Fig. 18B, arrow). Appendages of the three types deeply darkened, scattered unilaterally to the main axis in a comb-like appearance. Those of type “c” with an acute and somewhat uncinate apex. Venter and neck of perithecia usually abruptly distinguished (Fig. 18B). [Detailed descriptions: Thaxter 1908; Sugiyama 1973; Santamaria 1989; Majewski 1994b; De Kesel 2002]

Distribution and hosts

Occurs on Philonthus and related genera (Bisnius Stephens, 1829, Gabrius, Spatulonthus Tottenham, 1955, etc.) mostly collected in horse and cow dung. A very common and widespread species that has been reported from Europe, Africa, America and Asia (Santamaria et al. 1991; Majewski 2008). Recent records are from Ecuador, Kenya and South Africa (Proaño Castro & Rossi 2008), Denmark (Høier 2009), Slovakia and Czech Republic (Rossi et al. 2010).

Collections examined from Denmark

On Bisnius fimetarius (Gravenhorst, 1802) (Col. Staphylinidae Staphylininae)

DENMARK – Lolland, Falster, Møn (LFM) • Sakskøbing, Tårsvej 35; 54°50.433′ N, 11°39.106′ E; PF78; 2–20 May 2018; P.N. Buhl 1175; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123699. – Nordøstsjaelland (NEZ) • AlbertslundGolfbane; 55°40.750′ N, 12°19.190′ E; UB37; 6 Jan. 2018; JP 952; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123458 • Bognaes Storskov; 55°41.242′ N, 12°1.678′ E; UB17; 18 Aug. 2013; H. Liljehult 202; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122681 • ibid.; 14 Sep. 2013; H. Liljehult 204; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122683 • Dyrehaven; 55°47.347′ N, 12°33.957′ E; UB47; 7 May 2000; H. Liljehult 203; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122682. – Sydjylland (SJ) • Kruså; 54°50.594′ N, 9°23.797′ E; NF27; 25 Apr. 2003; H. Liljehult 205; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122684. – Sydsjaelland (SZ) • Haslev; 55°19.669′ N, 11°58.206′ E; PG83; 19 Jun. 2016; JP 324; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122802 • Sorø, Kristiansminde; 55°25.115′ N, 11°35.209′ E; PG64; 15 Aug. 2013; JP 393; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122876.

On Philonthus confinis Strand, 1941 (Col. Staphylinidae Staphylininae)

DENMARK – Nordøstsjaelland (NEZ) • Tibirke Bakker; 56°1.885′ N, 12°5.295′ E; UC11; 24 Apr. 2020; JP 1653; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-124375.

On Philonthus coprophilus Jarrige, 1949 (Col. Staphylinidae Staphylininae)

DENMARK – Lolland, Falster, Møn (LFM) • Jydelejet, Møns Klint; 54°59.171′ N, 12°31.954′ E; UA49; 2 May 2018; JP 1097; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123615.

On Philonthus cruentatus (Gmelin, 1790) (Col. Staphylinidae Staphylininae)

DENMARK – Lolland, Falster, Møn (LFM) • Høvblege; 54°57.826′ N, 12°30.574′ E; UB20; 10 Jun. 2017; JP 432; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122917 • ibid.; 6 Sep. 2019; JP 1513; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-124268 • Jydelejet, Møns Klint; 54°59.171′ N, 12°31.954′ E; UA49; 2 May 2018; JP 1098; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123616.

On Philonthus fumarius (Gravenhorst, 1806) (Col. Staphylinidae Staphylininae)

DENMARK – Østjylland (EJ) • Klostermølle; 56°2.432′ N, 9°41.629′ E; NH41; 20 May 2013; JP 370; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122853. – Fyn (F) • Rishave; 55°33.475′ N, 10°24.013′ E; NG85; 19 Apr. 2018; JP 1069; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123586. – Lolland, Falster, Møn (LFM) • Jydelejet, Møns Klint; 54°58.979′ N, 12°32.281′ E; UA49; 2 May 2018; A.K. Hansen 1099; A.K. Hansen det.; ZMUC C-F-123617 • Lysemose ved Maribo; 54°46.971′ N, 11°28.959′ E; PF57; 7 May 2017; JP 651; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123140 • Ulvshale; 55°2.636′ N, 12°15.638′ E; UB20; 26 May 2018; JP 1114; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123634. – Nordøstsjaelland (NEZ) • Faergelunden; 55°50.540′ N, 12°1.735′ E; UB19; 16 Nov. 2013; JP 598; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123087 • Helvigstrup Skov; 55°33.131′ N, 11°52.949′ E; PG86; 24 Apr. 2007; H. Liljehult 1459; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-124010 • Indelukket ved Frederiksborg Slot; 55°56.191′ N, 12°17.861′ E; UC30; 12 Apr. 2016; JP 13; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122486 • ibid.; 19 Mar. 2017; JP 675; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123164. – Nordvestsjaelland (NWZ) • Sonnerup Skov; 55°56.525′ N, 11°33.988′ E; PH60; 1 Apr. 2017; JP 257; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122737. – Sydsjaelland (SZ) • Holmegårds Mose; 55°17.685′ N, 11°47.928′ E; PG73; 31 Mar. 2019; JP 1410; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123956.

On Philonthus marginatus (Müller, 1764) (Col. Staphylinidae Staphylininae)

DENMARK – Lolland, Falster, Møn (LFM) • Møns Klint, Syd; 54°56.806′ N, 12°32.340′ E; UA49; 25 Jul.–15 Aug. 2013; O. Karsholt 105; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122580.

On Philonthus parvicornis (Gravenhorst, 1802) (Col. Staphylinidae Staphylininae) DENMARK – Lolland, Falster, Møn (LFM) • Høvblege; 54°57.826′ N, 12°30.574′ E; UB20; 10 Jun. 2017; JP 431; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122916.

On Philonthus varians (Paykull, 1789) (Col. Staphylinidae Staphylininae)

DENMARK – Nordøstsjaelland (NEZ) • Saltholm; 55°39.546′ N, 12°45.864′ E; UB57; 13 Sep. 2006; H. Liljehult 1460; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-124011 • Vaserne; 55°49.129′ N, 12°26.343′ E; UB38; 20 Jan. 2018; M. Kofoed-Hansen 1000; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123507. – Nordvestsjaelland (NWZ) • Klintebjerg ved Klint; 55°57.351′ N, 11°34.463′ E; PH60; 1 May 2016; JP 54; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122529 • ibid.; 1 Apr. 2017; JP 245; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122725 • Nordbredden af Skarresø; 55°39.469′ N, 11°23.147′ E; PG47; 21 Apr. 2018; JP 1058; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123575. – Sydjylland (SJ) • Margrethe Kog; 54°55.711′ N, 8°40.149′ E; MF78; 1 Jun. 2013; JP 206; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122685. – Sydsjaelland (SZ) • Bimose i Broby Overdrev; 55°23.921′ N, 11°35.499′ E; PG64; 30 Jun.–2 Jul. 2013; JP 207; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-122686 • Østerskov ved Langebaek; 54°59.572′ N, 12°6.715′ E; UA19; 3 Jan. 2019; JP 1302; JP det.; ZMUC C-F-123836.

Remarks

One of the most common species in Denmark.

Notes

Published as part of Santamaria, Sergi & Pedersen, Jan, 2021, Laboulbeniomycetes (Fungi, Ascomycota) of Denmark, pp. 1-425 in European Journal of Taxonomy 781 on pages 90-92, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2021.781.1583, http://zenodo.org/record/5828924

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Identifiers

URL
http://treatment.plazi.org/id/03D3878AB708FFBF671F7916DEAEFDF4

Cites
Figure: 10.5281/zenodo.5828976 (DOI)
Figure: 10.5281/zenodo.5829241 (DOI)
Is part of
Journal article: 10.5852/ejt.2021.781.1583 (DOI)
Journal article: http://zenodo.org/record/5828924 (URL)
Journal article: http://publication.plazi.org/id/FFEAFFF2B751FFE465547D32DC70FF9B (URL)
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https://biodiversitypmc.sibils.org/collections/plazi/03D3878AB708FFBF671F7916DEAEFDF4 (URL)
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https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/305924/taxon/03D3878AB708FFBF671F7916DEAEFDF4.taxon (URL)

Biodiversity

Collection code
FH , SJ , ZMUC
Material sample ID
ZMUC C-F- 122686 , ZMUC C-F-122681 , ZMUC C-F-122682 , ZMUC C-F-122683 , ZMUC C-F-122684 , ZMUC C-F-122685 , ZMUC C-F-122802 , ZMUC C-F-122876 , ZMUC C-F-123458 , ZMUC C-F-123575 , ZMUC C-F-123699 , ZMUC C-F-123836
Event date
2000-05-07 , 2003-04-25 , 2006-09-13 , 2007-04-24 , 2013-05-20 , 2013-06-01 , 2013-06-30 , 2013-07-25 , 2013-08-15 , 2013-08-18 , 2013-09-14 , 2013-11-16 , 2016-04-12 , 2016-05-01 , 2016-06-19 , 2017-03-19 , 2017-04-01 , 2017-05-07 , 2017-06-10 , 2018-01-06 , 2018-01-20 , 2018-04-19 , 2018-04-21 , 2018-05-02 , 2018-05-26 , 2019-01-03 , 2019-09-06 , 2020-04-24
Verbatim event date
2000-05-07 , 2003-04-25 , 2006-09-13 , 2007-04-24 , 2013-05-20 , 2013-06-01 , 2013-06-30/07-02 , 2013-07-25/08-15 , 2013-08-15 , 2013-08-18 , 2013-09-14 , 2013-11-16 , 2016-04-12 , 2016-05-01 , 2016-06-19 , 2017-03-19 , 2017-04-01 , 2017-05-07 , 2017-06-10 , 2018-01-06 , 2018-01-20 , 2018-04-19 , 2018-04-21 , 2018-05-02 , 2018-05-02/20 , 2018-05-26 , 2019-01-03 , 2019-09-06 , 2020-04-24
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Order
Laboulbeniales
Family
Laboulbeniaceae
Genus
Rhachomyces
Species
philonthinus
Taxon rank
species
Type status
type

References

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