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Epipocinae
handsome fungus beetles
Epipocinae is a subfamily of beetles in the family Endomychidae, commonly known as handsome fungus beetles. It contains at least 4 genera and more than 40 described species. The group was established by Gorham in 1873.
Leiestinae
handsome fungus beetles
Leiestinae is a subfamily of handsome fungus beetles within the family Endomychidae. It was established by C.G. Thomson in 1863. The subfamily contains at least four genera—Phymaphora, Rhanidea, Sinopanamomus, and Stethorhanis—with approximately five described species. Members of this group are small beetles associated with fungal habitats.
Mycetina
handsome fungus beetles
Mycetina is a genus of handsome fungus beetles in the family Endomychidae, established by Mulsant in 1846. The genus comprises approximately 11 described species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with records from Europe, North America, and the Eastern Palearctic. Members are associated with fungal habitats and serve as hosts for phoretic mites.
Xenomycetes
Xenomycetes is a genus of handsome fungus beetles (family Endomychidae) and the sole genus in the subfamily Xenomycetinae. It contains at least two described species, X. laversi and X. morrisoni, both endemic to northwestern North America. The genus was established by G.H. Horn in 1880. These beetles are associated with fungal habitats, consistent with family-level ecology.