Derodontoidea
insect superfamily
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The superfamily Derodontoidea, also known as tooth-necked fungus beetles, is a group of insects within the order Coleoptera (beetles). These beetles are typically brown to black in color and have a relatively small prothorax and an elongated, flattened body. A distinguishing feature is the presence of two ocelli on the head. The family Derodontidae comprises about 12 widely distributed species within this superfamily.1
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