dry-fungus beetle
Also known as: Sphindidae
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The hairy fungus beetle, belonging to the family Mycetophagidae, comprises about 200 species of small, oval, and hairy insects within the order Coleoptera. These beetles are typically black or brown, often with orange or red markings, and measure between 1.5 and 5.5 mm in length. They are commonly found on shelf fungi, under bark, or in decaying plant material. While most are harmless, some species, like Typhaea stercorea, can be considered pests of stored products.1
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