Plaster-beetles
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Latridius hirtus
Latridius hirtus is a small beetle species in the family Latridiidae (plaster beetles), first described by Gyllenhal in 1827. It is a member of a family associated with moist, moldy environments. The species has been recorded in parts of Canada (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec) and Belgium.
Melanophthalma casta
Melanophthalma casta is a species of minute brown scavenger beetle in the family Latridiidae. The genus Melanophthalma comprises small beetles typically associated with moldy or decaying plant material. Very few documented observations of this species exist, with only one record currently available on iNaturalist. The family Latridiidae as a whole is characterized by tiny body size and association with fungal growth on damp organic substrates.
Metophthalmus americanus
Metophthalmus americanus is a minute beetle in the family Latridiidae (plaster beetles). Members of this family are among the smallest beetles, with adults typically measuring less than 2 millimeters in length. The genus Metophthalmus contains species associated with moist, decaying organic matter.
Thes
Thes is a genus of minute beetles in the family Latridiidae (plaster beetles), established by Semenov in 1909. These beetles are morphologically typical of their family, being small and associated with damp, moldy environments. The genus is recorded from northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.