Eupsilobiidae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Coccinelloidea
Family: Eupsilobiidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eupsilobiidae: //juːpsɪloʊˈbaɪɪdiː//

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Summary

Eupsilobiidae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Coccinelloidea, characterized by their fungivorous diet and commensal behavior. It comprises 16 species across 7 genera, with a tropical group that is most diverse in the Neotropics.

Habitat

Most genera are restricted to the Neotropics; some species found in Florida.

Distribution

Primarily Neotropical, with some species found worldwide (e.g., Eidoreus).

Diet

Fungivores, meaning they feed on fungi.

Ecosystem Role

Living commensally in bee and ant nests.

Similar Taxa

Endomychidae