minute tree-fungus beetle

The minute tree-fungus beetle, belonging to the family Ciidae within the order Coleoptera (beetles), is a small, oval, and hairy insect. These beetles are typically found in or under bark, or within decaying plant material, particularly dry woody fungi. They are generally black or brown, sometimes with orange or red markings, and measure between 1.5 and 5.5 mm in length. While most are harmless, some species can be considered pests of stored products. The order Coleoptera is the largest order of insects, encompassing over 400,000 described species found in nearly all habitats worldwide.12