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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.