Fungivore
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Proisotoma minuta
Proisotoma minuta is an elongate-bodied springtail in the family Isotomidae. It is found in Europe and has been recorded in agricultural land in Manitoba, Canada. This species is a fungivore and reproduces sexually. It is commonly used in ecotoxicological studies as a test organism for assessing soil contamination by heavy metals and volatile organic compounds.
Promalactis
A genus of small moths in the family Oecophoridae, established by Edward Meyrick in 1908. The genus comprises approximately 179 valid species with highest diversity in China (101 species). Members are characterized by distinctive genitalia morphology and metallic head coloration. Larvae have been reported feeding on decaying wood and bark of conifers and other trees.
Pseudanidorus vigilans
Pseudanidorus vigilans is a species of ant-like leaf beetle in the family Aderidae. Members of this family are characteristically small, elongate beetles with a superficial resemblance to ants, a trait that likely serves as protective mimicry. The genus Pseudanidorus contains few described species, and P. vigilans appears to be rarely encountered based on available records. Like other aderids, it likely inhabits moist, decaying wood or leaf litter environments where it feeds on fungal hyphae.
Psilopyga nigripennis
stinkhorn beetle
Psilopyga nigripennis, commonly known as the stinkhorn beetle, is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. It is found in North America. The common name "stinkhorn beetle" reflects its association with stinkhorn fungi (Phallaceae), which are among its known food sources. The species was described by LeConte in 1863.
Ptenothrix marmorata
Ptenothrix marmorata is a globular springtail species in the family Dicyrtomidae, characterized by its rounded body form typical of the order Symphypleona. The species was originally described by Packard in 1873 under the genus Dicyrtoma. As with other members of its family, it possesses a furcula (springing organ) for locomotion and is part of the diverse soil microarthropod community. The specific epithet 'marmorata' refers to a marbled coloration pattern.
Quilnus niger
Quilnus niger is a species of true bug in the family Aradidae, commonly known as flat bugs or bark bugs. Members of this family are typically found in association with decaying wood and fungi. The genus Quilnus is part of the diverse Hemiptera order, which includes true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Revelieria
Revelieria is a genus of small beetles in the family Latridiidae, established by Perris in 1869. The genus contains two described species: Revelieria genei (originally described by Aubé in 1850) and Revelieria california (described by Fall in 1899). Latridiidae beetles are commonly known as plaster beetles or minute brown scavenger beetles.
Scaphidium
shining fungus beetles
Scaphidium is a genus of shining fungus beetles in the family Staphylinidae. Members are small beetles with compact, rounded bodies and short elytra that leave much of the abdomen exposed. The genus contains approximately 62 described species distributed across multiple continents.
Scardia amurensis
Scardia amurensis is a tineid moth with a trans-Pacific distribution, occurring in the Russian Far East, Japan, and eastern North America. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 40 mm. The larvae feed on bracket fungi, specifically species of Globifomes and Fomes.
Scardiinae
Scardiinae is a subfamily of moths within the family Tineidae. Members are characterized by larval morphological features and the absence of a gnathos in the male genitalia. The subfamily was formerly split to include Tinissinae, now synonymized with Scardiinae. The group contains approximately 20 genera distributed across tropical and subtropical regions.
Silvanus unidentatus
Silvanus unidentatus is a small bark-dwelling beetle in the family Silvanidae, measuring 2.3–2.8 mm. Native to the Palaearctic region across 33 countries plus Korea, it has been introduced to North America and Chile. The species inhabits the space beneath tightly attached bark of dead broadleaved trees, where both larvae and adults develop. It has been the subject of genome sequencing research, yielding a chromosome-level assembly of 187.15 Mb.
Sinella
slender springtails
Sinella is a genus of slender springtails in the family Entomobryidae, containing at least 20 described species. Members of this genus are characterized by elongated bodies and are part of the diverse soil and litter microarthropod fauna. Several species, including Sinella curviseta and Sinella coeca, have been subjects of ecological and toxicological research. The genus has a broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents.
Sinella curviseta
Sinella curviseta is a slender springtail in the family Entomobryidae, widely used as a model organism in soil ecology and ecotoxicology. The species produces curvisetone, a male-specific tricyclic nor-diterpenoid with an unprecedented carbon skeleton, which peaks before oviposition and may function in reproductive communication. It is among the most abundant soil arthropods in many temperate ecosystems.
Stenotarsus hispidus
handsome fungus beetle
Stenotarsus hispidus is a species of handsome fungus beetle in the family Endomychidae. It is found in North America. The species was described by Herbst in 1799. As a member of the Endomychidae family, it is associated with fungal habitats.
Stephostethus lardarius
minute brown scavenger beetle
Stephostethus lardarius is a species of minute brown scavenger beetle in the family Latridiidae. It is a small beetle that feeds on fungal spores and decaying organic matter. The species has been recorded in parts of Europe and North America. It is one of many small beetles in this family that inhabit moist, moldy environments.
Subcoccinella vigintiquatuorpunctata
24-spot Ladybird, Alfalfa Lady Beetle
A small ladybird beetle, 3–4 mm long, with a domed shape and velvety, hair-covered wing-cases. Unlike most ladybirds, it is herbivorous, feeding on fungal mycelium rather than aphids. The species shows high variability in spot patterns, typically bearing 20–24 black spots on a dark orange background, though melanic and spotless forms occur. Winglessness is common, particularly in western populations, with flight ability varying geographically.
Symphora flavicollis
Red-necked False Darkling Beetle
Symphora flavicollis, commonly known as the Red-necked False Darkling Beetle, is a species of false darkling beetle in the family Melandryidae. The species was described by Haldeman in 1848 and is distinguished by its characteristic yellowish or reddish pronotum that contrasts with the darker body. It belongs to a small genus of beetles that are often associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats.
Synecdoche grisea
Synecdoche grisea is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, a group of fulgoroid insects commonly known as achilid planthoppers. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1908 and is known from scattered records across the eastern and midwestern United States. Like other achilids, it is presumed to feed on fungal hyphae rather than plant sap, distinguishing it ecologically from most other planthopper families. The genus Synecdoche is part of the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae.
Tanystoma diabolica
Diabolical Ironclad Beetle
Tanystoma diabolica, commonly known as the diabolical ironclad beetle, is a flightless beetle native to western North America. The species is renowned for exceptional mechanical durability, withstanding crushing forces up to 39,000 times its body weight. Its elytra feature densely layered, interlocking structures that inspired engineering research into tough, flexible materials. The beetle feeds on fungi growing beneath tree bark.
Tephrochlamys flavipes
Tephrochlamys flavipes is a small fly in the family Heleomyzidae, first described by Zetterstedt in 1838. The species name "flavipes" refers to yellow legs, a characteristic feature of this taxon. It belongs to a family of flies commonly associated with decaying organic matter and fungal habitats. Records indicate presence in Scandinavia including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Thione
Thione is a genus of small beetles in the family Monotomidae, established by Sharp in 1899. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Thionini, a group of monotomid beetles characterized by their association with decaying organic matter and fungal substrates. The genus is part of the nitiduloid beetle assemblage within the superfamily Cucujoidea. Species-level taxonomy and biology of Thione remain poorly documented in available literature.
Trigonorhinus rotundatus
fungus weevil
Trigonorhinus rotundatus is a species of fungus weevil in the beetle family Anthribidae. It is classified within the genus Trigonorhinus, a group characterized by their association with fungal food sources. The species was originally described by LeConte in 1876 under the name Anthribulus rotundatus, which is now treated as a synonym. As a member of the Anthribidae, it belongs to a family of weevils commonly known as fungus weevils due to their feeding habits.
Triplax
pleasing fungus beetles
Triplax is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae, containing approximately 50 described species distributed across North America, Europe, and East Asia. Members are small beetles (typically 3–6 mm) strongly associated with fungi, particularly mushrooms. Some species are significant pests of cultivated oyster mushrooms. The genus is taxonomically placed in tribe Tritomini within subfamily Erotylinae.
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.
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.
Tydeidae
Tydeidae is a family of soft-bodied mites in the order Trombidiformes, containing over 300 species across three subfamilies. These small arachnids exhibit diverse feeding strategies including scavenging, fungivory, predation, and plant feeding. They are among the most commonly encountered mites in arboreal habitats worldwide, with some species playing significant roles in agriculture as both pests and beneficial organisms.
Zygaenodini
fungus weevils
Zygaenodini is a tribe of fungus weevils within the family Anthribidae, characterized by their association with fungal hosts. The tribe comprises at least three genera—Araeoderes, Eusphyrus, and Ormiscus—and approximately 20 described species. Members of this tribe are part of the broader fungus weevil group, which derives its common name from larval and adult feeding habits tied to fungi.