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Triplax festiva
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax festiva is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, distributed across North America. Larvae develop within fungi of the genus Inonotus, indicating a specialized mycophagous relationship. The species is one of approximately 372 observations documented on iNaturalist, suggesting moderate documentation but limited detailed study.