Round-fungus-beetles
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Anisotoma
slime mold beetles, round fungus beetles
Anisotoma is a genus of small beetles in the family Leiodidae, commonly known as slime mold beetles or round fungus beetles. The genus contains at least 20 described species, with six monophyletic species groups comprising 35 known species including 13 described in a 1979 revision. These beetles are specialized associates of slime molds (Myxomycetes). The genus originated in North America from a Holarctic common ancestor shared with the related genus Agathidium, subsequently dispersing to Palearctic and Central American regions.
Colenis
round fungus beetles
Colenis is a genus of round fungus beetles in the family Leiodidae, first described by Erichson in 1842. The genus comprises approximately eight described species. These small beetles are classified within the subfamily Leiodinae and tribe Pseudoliodini. Distribution records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Cyrtusa
Cyrtusa is a genus of round fungus beetles (family Leiodidae) established by Erichson in 1842. The genus contains at least two described species: Cyrtusa grossepunctata (described 1988) and Cyrtusa subtestacea (described 1813). These beetles belong to the tribe Leiodini within the subfamily Leiodinae.
Macrohydnobius
Macrohydnobius is a genus of round fungus beetles in the family Leiodidae, established by Peck & Cook in 2009. The genus contains six described species distributed in North America. Members of this genus are small beetles associated with fungal habitats.
Nemadus triangulum
Nemadus triangulum is a small beetle species in the family Leiodidae, commonly known as round fungus beetles. It was described by Jeannel in 1936 and occurs in eastern North America. The species belongs to the subfamily Cholevinae, a group associated with subterranean and cave habitats. Very little is known about its specific biology or ecology.