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Cryptophilus integer
pleasing fungus beetle
Cryptophilus integer is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It has a broad distribution spanning Australia, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Oceania. The species is one of approximately 95 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists. As a member of Erotylidae, it is associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited in available sources.
Cypherotylus
pleasing fungus beetles
Cypherotylus is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles in the family Erotylidae, containing over 30 described species. The genus is frequently encountered in literature under the unavailable name "Gibbifer," which is permanently invalid under ICZN Article 11.4 due to its origin in Voet's work. Species in this genus are associated with fungal substrates and exhibit the characteristic morphology of fungus-feeding beetles in this family.
Dacne picta
Dacne picta is a small beetle in the family Erotylidae (pleasing fungus beetles). It has been documented as a major pest of cultivated shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes), with laboratory studies demonstrating chemotactic behavioral responses to host odors from all growing stages of the mushroom. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning North America, Oceania, and Southern Asia.
Dacne pubescens
pleasing fungus beetle
Dacne pubescens is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It was described by Boyle in 1956. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Haematochiton carbonarius
pleasing fungus beetle
Haematochiton carbonarius is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. The species is known from Central America and North America. Beyond its taxonomic placement and geographic distribution, detailed information about its biology remains limited in available sources.
Hirsutotriplax mcclevei
Hirsutotriplax mcclevei is a species of pleasing fungus beetle (family Erotylidae) described by Skelley in 1993. The genus Hirsutotriplax is distinguished by dense setation, and this species is one of several North American members of the group. It belongs to a family whose larvae and adults are primarily associated with fungal substrates. The species is known from North America, with records from the southwestern United States.
Ischyrus quadripunctatus
four-spotted fungus beetle
Ischyrus quadripunctatus, commonly known as the four-spotted fungus beetle, is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. The species is broadly distributed across the Americas, occurring in North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It is one of two recognized subspecies, with Ischyrus quadripunctatus quadripunctatus (Olivier, 1791) as the nominate form and Ischyrus quadripunctatus chiasticus Boyle, 1954 as a subordinate taxon. Several junior synonyms have been synonymized under this species, including I. graphicus, I. subcylindricus, and I. puncticollis.
Langurites lineatus
Red-shouldered Lizard Beetle
Langurites lineatus, commonly known as the Red-shouldered Lizard Beetle, is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. The species has been recorded across North America, Middle America, and South America. As a member of Erotylidae, it is associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Loberus impressus
pleasing fungus beetle
Loberus impressus is a species of pleasing fungus beetle (family Erotylidae) described by LeConte in 1863. It occurs in North America, with records from Ontario, Canada and the United States. The genus Loberus belongs to the family Erotylidae, a group of beetles commonly associated with fungi and decaying wood. As with many erotylid beetles, L. impressus likely exhibits cryptic habits and is infrequently encountered by casual observers.
Megalodacne
pleasing fungus beetles
Megalodacne is a genus of large fungivorous beetles in the family Erotylidae, distinguished by their size (9–22 mm), large eyes, and distinctive color patterns of yellow, orange, or red markings on the elytra. Adults and larvae feed on hard bracket fungi, particularly Ganoderma and Fomes species. The genus was established by George Robert Crotch in 1873 and is classified in the subfamily Megalodacninae alongside Episcapha and Episcaphula. Species occur across North America, Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia, with some exhibiting nocturnal behavior and attraction to light.
Megalodacne fasciata
Red-banded Fungus Beetle
Megalodacne fasciata is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, commonly known as the Red-banded Fungus Beetle. The species was described by Fabricius in 1777 and is native to North America, with documented presence in Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States. It belongs to a genus of beetles associated with fungal habitats.
Megalodacne heros
pleasing fungus beetle
Megalodacne heros is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, found in North America. The species exhibits nocturnal activity patterns and is associated with fungal habitats. Commonly known as the pleasing fungus beetle, it is one of the more frequently observed members of its genus, with over 3,700 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Microsternus ulkei
Microsternus ulkei is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is native to North America. The species is one of 17 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. As a member of Erotylidae, it likely feeds on fungal fruiting bodies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pseudischyrus extricatus
pleasing fungus beetle
Pseudischyrus extricatus is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is native to North America. The species was first described by Crotch in 1873. As a member of Erotylidae, it is likely associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Toramus pulchellus
Beautiful Pleasing Fungus Beetle
Toramus pulchellus is a minute species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. Adults measure only 1.3–1.6 mm in length and exhibit variable coloration from yellow-brown to dark. The species occurs across North America and is associated with fungal habitats, consistent with the feeding ecology of the family.
Triplax dissimulator
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax dissimulator is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick) and the United States. As a member of the genus Triplax, it is associated with fungal habitats, particularly fruiting bodies of mushrooms. The species is small, typically measuring 3–6 millimeters in length.
Triplax thoracica
Triplax thoracica is a small pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, measuring 3–5.6 mm in length. The species is strongly associated with oyster mushrooms (genus Pleurotus) and has been documented occurring in dense aggregations on fruiting bodies. It occurs across the eastern half of the United States and adjacent Canada.
Triplax wehrlei
pleasing fungus beetle
Triplax wehrlei is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, described by Boyle in 1954. It belongs to a genus of small beetles associated with fungal habitats. The species is documented from Central America and North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly recorded in the available literature. Like other members of Triplax, it is presumed to inhabit mushroom fruiting bodies and related fungal substrates.
Tritoma angulata
pleasing fungus beetle
Tritoma angulata is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It was described by Thomas Say in 1826. The species is found in North America, where adults and larvae feed on fungi. Like other members of the genus Tritoma, it exhibits aposematic coloration that serves as a warning to potential predators of its chemical defenses.
Tritoma biguttata
Two-spotted Pleasing Fungus Beetle
Tritoma biguttata is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, native to North America. The common name "Two-spotted Pleasing Fungus Beetle" refers to its characteristic color pattern. It is one of two recognized subspecies, with T. b. biguttata and T. b. affinis described from different regions.
Tritoma erythrocephala
Red-headed Tritoma
Tritoma erythrocephala is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae, found in North America. The specific epithet "erythrocephala" (red-headed) refers to a distinctive color characteristic of this species. As a member of Erotylidae, it belongs to a family known for mycophagy (fungus-feeding) and often bright, contrasting coloration. The genus Tritoma includes multiple North American species, though species-level identification can be challenging.
Tritoma mimetica
pleasing fungus beetle
Tritoma mimetica is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada (Ontario, Québec) and the United States (Vermont). The species name "mimetica" suggests a mimetic relationship, though specific details of this mimicry have not been documented.
Tritoma sanguinipennis
red-winged tritoma
Tritoma sanguinipennis, commonly known as the red-winged tritoma, is a species of pleasing fungus beetle in the family Erotylidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species is distinguished by its characteristic red wing coloration.