Fungus-associated-beetles
Guides
Apallodes
Apallodes is a genus of beetles in the family Phalacridae, established by Reitter in 1873. The genus is currently classified as doubtful in GBIF, indicating taxonomic uncertainty regarding its validity or circumscription. It belongs to the small family Phalacridae, commonly known as shining flower beetles, which are typically associated with fungal habitats. Very little specific information is available for this genus, with only a single observation recorded in iNaturalist.
Atomaria atrata
A small beetle in the silken fungus beetle family Cryptophagidae, described by Reitter in 1875. The species epithet "atrata" refers to its dark coloration. As a member of Atomaria, it belongs to a genus of minute beetles commonly associated with fungal substrates. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Cis miles
Cis miles is a species of minute tree-fungus beetle in the family Ciidae, described by Thomas Casey in 1898. The species is recorded from North America and belongs to a genus of beetles specialized in colonizing bracket fungi. Members of the genus Cis are typically small, cylindrical beetles adapted to life within the porous structures of polypore fungi.
Gyrophaena stroheckeri
Gyrophaena stroheckeri is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Seevers in 1951. It belongs to the subfamily Aleocharinae and tribe Homalotini. The species has been recorded from scattered locations in eastern North America. Like other members of Gyrophaena, it is likely associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
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.
Loberus
pleasing fungus beetles
Loberus is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1861. The genus comprises approximately 13-16 described species and is classified within the subfamily Loberinae. These beetles are part of the diverse Erotylidae family, which is characterized by association with fungal substrates. The genus is recognized in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF.
Macrohydnobius
Macrohydnobius is a genus of round fungus beetles in the family Leiodidae, established by Peck & Cook in 2009. The genus contains six described species distributed in North America. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with fungal habitats.
Monotominae
Monotominae is a subfamily of small beetles within the family Monotomidae, commonly referred to as root-eating beetles. The subfamily contains approximately 10 genera and more than 80 described species. Members are primarily associated with decaying organic matter and fungal habitats. The genus Monotoma, established in 1793, is the type genus and among the most diverse in the group.
Psilopyga
stinkhorn beetles
Psilopyga is a genus of small beetles in the family Nitidulidae, commonly known as sap beetles. The genus contains at least four described species, including two with common names referencing their association with stinkhorn fungi: the black stinkhorn beetle (P. histrina) and the stinkhorn beetle (P. nigripennis). Species in this genus are known to feed on sap and are associated with fungal fruiting bodies.
Pteryngium
silken fungus beetles
Pteryngium is a genus of silken fungus beetles in the family Cryptophagidae, established by Reitter in 1887. The genus contains a single described species, Pteryngium crenatum. These beetles belong to a family commonly associated with fungal associations. The genus has been recorded from northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Rhipidandrus
Rhipidandrus is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) established by J.L. LeConte in 1862. It belongs to the tribe Bolitophagini within the subfamily Tenebrioninae. The genus is native to the Americas, with confirmed records from Colombia. As a member of the Bolitophagini, species in this genus are likely associated with decaying wood and fungal habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.