Mold-associated

Guides

• Enicmus aterrimus

  Enicmus aterrimus is a minute beetle in the family Latridiidae (plaster beetles), described by Motschulsky in 1866. Like other members of this family, it is extremely small and associated with moist, mold-rich environments. The species has been documented in several Canadian provinces including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.

  Latridiidaeplaster-beetleminute-beetleColeopteraCanadamold-associated

• Enicmus brevicornis

  plaster beetle, lathridid beetle

  Enicmus brevicornis is a minute beetle in the family Latridiidae, commonly known as plaster beetles or lathridids. The species is native to Europe and has been introduced to other regions including North America. Like other members of the genus, it is associated with moist, moldy environments where it feeds on fungal growth. The species is distinguished from congeners by its relatively short antennae, as indicated by the specific epithet "brevicornis" (short-horned).

  ColeopteraLatridiidaeplaster-beetlefungivoremoisture-indicatorindoor-pestEuropean-nativeintroduced-speciesmold-associated

• 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.

  Latridiidaeminute-brown-scavenger-beetlefungivoredecomposermoist-habitatsmold-associated