Trochoideus desjardinsi
Guérin-Méneville, 1857
handsome fungus beetle
Trochoideus desjardinsi is a of handsome fungus beetle in the Endomychidae, characterized by its broad distribution across tropical and subtropical regions. The species exhibits a notable ecological association with social insects, having been documented in nests of ants and . are attracted to light and have been collected from various decaying plant materials and economically important crops.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trochoideus desjardinsi: /trəʊˈkɔɪdiːəs deɪʒˈɑːdɪnsiː/
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Habitat
Inhabits dead leaf litter, dead wood, and under bark. Commonly found in nests of ants (Paratrechina longicornis, Anoplolepis longipes) and (Macrotermes gilvus, Eurytermes ceylonicus). collected from banana plants, rotten papaya, dead rachis of Angiopteris, and rotting coconut husks.
Distribution
Native range includes Pacific and Indian Ocean islands and mainlands: Andaman Islands, Borneo, Fiji, India, Java, Madagascar, Malay Peninsula, Mascarene Islands, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Thailand. Introduced to Florida, United States.
Behavior
are strongly attracted to light sources including ethanol/turpentine traps, mercury vapor lights, black lights, and fluorescent light traps.
Human Relevance
frequently collected from economically important plants including banana and papaya.