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silken fungus beetle Silken fungus beetle (Cryptophagus).

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silken fungus beetle, (family Cryptophagidae), any of approximately 800 insect species (insect order Coleoptera) in which the adult beetles are less than 5 mm (1/5 inch) in length, are oval, are yellow or brown, and are covered with fine, silky hairs.

These beetles usually feed on fungi and decaying vegetable matter. Some species live in wasp or bee nests.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.