Hadromychus

Bousquet & Leschen, 2002

handsome fungus beetles

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Hadromychus is a of handsome fungus beetles in the Endomychidae, established by Bousquet & Leschen in 2002. The genus is , containing only one described , Hadromychus chandleri. As members of Endomychidae, these beetles are associated with fungal substrates. The genus is poorly known due to its rarity and limited collection records.

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How to pronounce Hadromychus: //hæˈdɹoʊmɪkəs//

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Taxonomic history

The Hadromychus was described by Bousquet & Leschen in 2002. It is one of several genera within the Endomychidae, a group commonly referred to as 'handsome fungus beetles' due to their often colorful appearance and association with fungi.

Known species

Hadromychus chandleri is the only described in this . The specific epithet likely honors an entomologist, possibly Michael C. Chandler, who has contributed significantly to the study of Endomychidae.