Erotylidae
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Cryptophilus integer
pleasing fungus beetle
Cryptophilus integer is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It has a broad distribution spanning Australia, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Oceania. The species is one of approximately 95 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. As a member of Erotylidae, it is associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited in available sources.
Cryptophilus obliteratus
Cryptophilus obliteratus is a small beetle species in the family Erotylidae (pleasing fungus beetles), described by Reitter in 1878. The species has been recorded from parts of Europe, with confirmed presence in Austria and Belgium according to GBIF distribution records. As a member of the genus Cryptophilus, it likely shares the general ecological tendencies of the group, which are associated with fungal substrates. The species appears to be rarely documented, with only 32 observations on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Cypherotylus
pleasing fungus beetles
Cypherotylus is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae, containing over 30 described species. The genus is frequently encountered in literature under the unavailable name "Gibbifer," which is permanently invalid under ICZN Article 11.4 due to its origin in Voet's work. Species in this genus are associated with fungal substrates and exhibit the characteristic morphology of fungus-feeding beetles in this family.
Cypherotylus californicus
blue fungus beetle, blue pleasing fungus beetle
A medium-sized pleasing fungus beetle (family Erotylidae) with distinctive blue elytra marked with black spots, found in western North America. Adults measure 14–18 mm in length. The elytral coloration fades from bright blue to grayish as individuals age. The species completes its life cycle in a single year, with adults active from spring through fall.
Dacne pubescens
pleasing fungus beetle
Dacne pubescens is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It was described by Boyle in 1956. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Dacne quadrimaculata
Four-spotted pleasing fungus beetle
Dacne quadrimaculata is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada including Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The species belongs to a genus associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.
Dacnini
Dacnini is a tribe of pleasing fungus beetles (family Erotylidae) established by Gistel in 1848. Members of this tribe are characterized by their association with fungal substrates and exhibit morphological adaptations for this ecological niche. The tribe is part of the subfamily Erotylinae and represents a distinct lineage within the diverse Erotylidae family. Dacnini species are primarily found in forested habitats where fungal resources are abundant.
Dasydactylus cnici
Bronze Lizard Beetle
Dasydactylus cnici is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1904. Commonly known as the Bronze Lizard Beetle, this small beetle is known from scattered observations across North and Middle America. It belongs to a genus characterized by lizard-like body form and association with fungal substrates. The species remains poorly documented in scientific literature with limited ecological data available.
Erotylinae
pleasing fungus beetles
Erotylinae is a subfamily of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae. Members are typically small to medium-sized beetles with compact, often brightly colored bodies. The subfamily is characterized by the presence of exocrine compound glands across all examined genera, with the highest diversity in Megalodacne (up to 9 pairs). These glands are likely involved in chemical defense and possibly pheromone production. The group exhibits diverse morphological forms across approximately 27+ genera including Triplax, Dacne, Megalodacne, and Iphiclus.
Haematochiton
Haematochiton is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae, established by Gorham in 1888. The genus contains at least three described species: H. bisculptum, H. carbonarius, and H. elateroides. These beetles belong to a family commonly associated with fungal associations. Knowledge of this genus is limited, with few observations documented.
Haematochiton carbonarius
pleasing fungus beetle
Haematochiton carbonarius is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. The species is known from Central America and North America. Beyond its taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, detailed information about its biology remains limited in available sources.
Hirsutotriplax mcclevei
Hirsutotriplax mcclevei is a species of pleasing fungus beetle (family Erotylidae) described by Skelley in 1993. The genus Hirsutotriplax is distinguished by dense setation, and this species is one of several North American members of the group. It belongs to a family whose larvae and adults are primarily associated with fungal substrates. The species is known from North America, with records from the southwestern United States.
Ischyrus quadripunctatus
four-spotted fungus beetle
Ischyrus quadripunctatus, commonly known as the four-spotted fungus beetle, is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. The species is broadly distributed across the Americas, occurring in North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It is one of two recognized subspecies, with Ischyrus quadripunctatus quadripunctatus (Olivier, 1791) as the nominate form and Ischyrus quadripunctatus chiasticus Boyle, 1954 as a subordinate taxon. Several junior synonyms have been synonymized under this species, including I. graphicus, I. subcylindricus, and I. puncticollis.
Languria angustata
lizard beetle
Languria angustata is a species of lizard beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario) and the United States. The species belongs to a genus commonly associated with leguminous plants. Limited detailed ecological information is available for this specific species.
Languria bicolor
Languria bicolor is a species of lizard beetle in the family Erotylidae, first described by Fabricius in 1798. The species is known from North America. As a member of the Erotylidae family, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as lizard beetles, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain limited in available sources.
Languria convexicollis
lizard beetle
Languria convexicollis is a species of lizard beetle in the family Erotylidae, characterized by an elongated, somewhat flattened body form typical of the subfamily Languriinae. The species is known from both Central and North America, with records extending as far north as British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as lizard beetles due to their reptile-like appearance and elongate body shape.
Languria discoidea
lizard beetle
Languria discoidea is a species of lizard beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is known from Florida and the southeastern United States. The species was described by LeConte in 1854. Like other members of the genus Languria, it is characterized by an elongated body form and association with grasses.
Languria trifasciata
Three-banded lizard beetle
Languria trifasciata is a species of lizard beetle in the family Erotylidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. It is distributed across North America. As a member of the subfamily Languriinae, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as lizard beetles, characterized by their elongated bodies and association with plant materials.
Langurites lineatus
Red-shouldered Lizard Beetle
Langurites lineatus, commonly known as the Red-shouldered Lizard Beetle, is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. The species has been recorded across North America, Middle America, and South America. As a member of Erotylidae, it is associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Loberus aeratus
Loberus aeratus is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, described by Bruce in 1953. The species is known from North America. Members of the genus Loberus are generally associated with fungal substrates. Only one observation has been recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be rarely encountered or underreported.
Loberus impressus
pleasing fungus beetle
Loberus impressus is a species of pleasing fungus beetle (family Erotylidae) described by LeConte in 1863. It occurs in North America, with records from Ontario, Canada and the United States. The genus Loberus belongs to the family Erotylidae, a group of beetles commonly associated with fungi and decaying wood. As with many erotylid beetles, L. impressus likely exhibits cryptic habits and is infrequently encountered by casual observers.
Megalodacne
pleasing fungus beetles
Megalodacne is a genus of large fungivorous beetles in the family Erotylidae, distinguished by their size (9–22 mm), large eyes, and distinctive color patterns of yellow, orange, or red markings on the elytra. Adults and larvae feed on hard bracket fungi, particularly Ganoderma and Fomes species. The genus was established by George Robert Crotch in 1873 and is classified in the subfamily Megalodacninae alongside Episcapha and Episcaphula. Species occur across North America, Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia, with some exhibiting nocturnal behavior and attraction to light.
Megalodacne fasciata
Red-banded Fungus Beetle
Megalodacne fasciata is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, commonly known as the Red-banded Fungus Beetle. The species was described by Fabricius in 1777 and is native to North America, with documented presence in Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States. It belongs to a genus of beetles associated with fungal habitats.
Megalodacne heros
pleasing fungus beetle
Megalodacne heros is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, found in North America. The species exhibits nocturnal activity patterns and is associated with fungal habitats. Commonly known as the pleasing fungus beetle, it is one of the more frequently observed members of its genus, with over 3,700 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Microsternus
pleasing fungus beetles
Microsternus is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae. The genus contains three described species: M. perforatus, M. tricolor, and M. ulkei. These beetles are associated with fungal habitats, consistent with the ecology of the Erotylidae family. The genus has been documented across North America with relatively few observation records.
Microsternus ulkei
Microsternus ulkei is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is native to North America. The species is one of 17 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. As a member of Erotylidae, it likely feeds on fungal fruiting bodies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pseudischyrus
pleasing fungus beetles
Pseudischyrus is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae, established by Casey in 1916. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in North America. These beetles are associated with fungal habitats, consistent with the ecological pattern of the family Erotylidae.
Pseudischyrus extricatus
pleasing fungus beetle
Pseudischyrus extricatus is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is native to North America. The species was first described by Crotch in 1873. As a member of Erotylidae, it is likely associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Toramus
pleasing fungus beetles
Toramus is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae, containing nine described species. These small beetles are associated with fungal habitats and are found primarily in North America. The genus was established by Grouvelle in 1916 and is classified within the tribe Toramini.
Toramus chamaeropis
pleasing fungus beetle
Toramus chamaeropis is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1904. The species is known from North America. Like other members of its family, it is associated with fungal habitats.
Toramus pulchellus
Beautiful Pleasing Fungus Beetle
Toramus pulchellus is a minute species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. Adults measure only 1.3–1.6 mm in length and exhibit variable coloration from yellow-brown to dark. The species occurs across North America and is associated with fungal habitats, consistent with the feeding ecology of the family.
Triplax alachuae
Triplax alachuae is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It belongs to a genus of small beetles that are strongly associated with fungal fruiting bodies, particularly mushrooms. The species was described by Boyle in 1956. Like other members of Triplax, it is presumed to feed on fungal tissue and to be found in association with decaying mushrooms in forested habitats.
Triplax cuneata
Triplax cuneata is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, described by Boyle in 1954. The genus Triplax comprises small beetles associated with fungi, particularly mushrooms and polypores. T. cuneata has been recorded from western North America including the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits fungal fruiting bodies where it feeds and reproduces.
Triplax dissimulator
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax dissimulator is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick) and the United States. As a member of the genus Triplax, it is associated with fungal habitats, particularly fruiting bodies of mushrooms. The species is small, typically measuring 3–6 millimeters in length.
Triplax errans
Red-winged Triplax
Triplax errans is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It has been recorded from Central America and North America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with fungal fruiting bodies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Triplax flavicollis
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax flavicollis is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is found in Central America and North America. Members of the genus Triplax are small beetles, typically 3-5.6 millimeters in length, associated with fungi. The specific epithet "flavicollis" refers to a yellow-colored neck or collar region.
Triplax frontalis
Black-headed pleasing fungus beetle, Black-fronted Triplax
Triplax frontalis is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, commonly known as the black-headed pleasing fungus beetle. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a genus of small beetles that are typically associated with fungi, particularly mushrooms and bracket fungi.
Triplax frosti
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax frosti is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is a small beetle found in North America, with recorded occurrences in Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. Like other members of the genus Triplax, it is associated with fungal habitats.
Triplax macra
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax macra is a small species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. The species was described by LeConte in 1854 and is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick) and the United States. Like other members of the genus Triplax, it is associated with fungal habitats.
Triplax marcescens
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax marcescens is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. The species was described by Boyle in 1954. It is found in North America. Like other members of the genus Triplax, it is associated with fungi, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Triplax puncticeps
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax puncticeps is a small beetle in the pleasing fungus beetle family Erotylidae, found in North America. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with fungi, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species was described by Casey in 1916.
Triplax wehrlei
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax wehrlei is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, described by Boyle in 1954. It belongs to a genus of small beetles associated with fungal habitats. The species is documented from Central America and North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly recorded in the available literature. Like other members of Triplax, it is presumed to inhabit mushroom fruiting bodies and related fungal substrates.
Tritoma
pleasing fungus beetles
Tritoma is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles (family Erotylidae) comprising over 100 species distributed worldwide, with greatest diversity in the Old World. Members are associated with fungi, with some species feeding on euagaric mushrooms and mycorrhizae. The genus is currently considered paraphyletic based on molecular evidence and may require taxonomic revision into two separate genera. Tritoma bipustulata, a common European species with distinctive black-and-red spotted coloration, has been studied for its chemical defensive system.
Tritoma angulata
pleasing fungus beetle
Tritoma angulata is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It was described by Thomas Say in 1826. The species is found in North America, where adults and larvae feed on fungi. Like other members of the genus Tritoma, it exhibits aposematic coloration that serves as a warning to potential predators of its chemical defenses.
Tritoma biguttata
Two-spotted Pleasing Fungus Beetle
Tritoma biguttata is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, native to North America. The common name "Two-spotted Pleasing Fungus Beetle" refers to its characteristic color pattern. It is one of two recognized subspecies, with T. b. biguttata and T. b. affinis described from different regions.
Tritoma erythrocephala
Red-headed Tritoma
Tritoma erythrocephala is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, found in North America. The specific epithet "erythrocephala" (red-headed) refers to a distinctive color characteristic of this species. As a member of Erotylidae, it belongs to a family known for mycophagy (fungus-feeding) and often bright, contrasting coloration. The genus Tritoma includes multiple North American species, though species-level identification can be challenging.
Tritoma mimetica
pleasing fungus beetle
Tritoma mimetica is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States (Vermont). The species name "mimetica" suggests a mimetic relationship, though specific details of this mimicry have not been documented.
Tritoma sanguinipennis
red-winged tritoma
Tritoma sanguinipennis, commonly known as the red-winged tritoma, is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species is distinguished by its characteristic red wing coloration.