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Cartodere constricta
Plaster Beetle
Cartodere constricta, commonly known as the plaster beetle, is a minute lathridiid beetle measuring 1.3–2.0 mm in length. Native to the Palearctic region, it has become established in the Nearctic through human-mediated dispersal. The species is a mold feeder associated with stored products, buildings, and organic debris in dry environments. It serves as a documented phoretic host for the mite Tarsonemus ascitus, which attaches specifically to the lateral and underside surfaces of the beetle's prothorax.
Oinophila
Oinophila is a small genus of fungus moths in the family Tineidae, subfamily Hieroxestinae. The genus name derives from Greek roots meaning "wine-lover," reflecting the association of its best-known species with wine cellars. The genus contains four nominal species, though two are provisionally placed and may not belong to this genus or even to Hieroxestinae. The most notable species, Oinophila v-flava, is commonly known as the wine moth.