How to Identify Erotylidae
Erotylidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Coleoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 23 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Erotylidae Species
Megalodacne fasciata (Fabricius, 1777)
Megalodacne fasciata (Fabricius, 1777)
Megalodacne fasciata is a pleasing fungus beetle from Erotylidae that is found i…
Tritoma pulchra Say, 1826
Tritoma pulchra Say, 1826
Tritoma pulchra is a species of pleasing fungus beetle found in North America.
Tritoma sanguinipennis (Say, 1825)
Tritoma sanguinipennis (Say, 1825)
Tritoma sanguinipennis, the red-winged tritoma, is a North American pleasing fun…
Gibbifer californicus (Lacordaire, 1842)
Gibbifer californicus (Lacordaire, 1842)
Gibbifer californicus, the blue pleasing fungus beetle, is a small Erotylidae sp…
Languria mozardi Latreille, 1807
Languria mozardi Latreille, 1807
Languria mozardi, the clover stem borer, is a red-and-black lizard beetle found …
Pharaxonotha kirschii Reitter, 1875
Pharaxonotha kirschii Reitter, 1875
Pharaxonotha kirschii is a species of pleasing fungus beetle found across multip…
Triplax russica (Linnaeus, 1758)
Triplax russica (Linnaeus, 1758)
Triplax russica is a small Erotylidae beetle found in European deciduous woodlan…
Megalodacne heros (Say, 1823)
Megalodacne heros (Say, 1823)
Megalodacne heros, the pleasing fungus beetle, is an Erotylidae species found in…
Triplax aenea (Schaller, 1783)
Triplax aenea (Schaller, 1783)
Triplax aenea is a 6 mm long Erotylidae beetle species found in Europe, with dis…
Languria trifasciata Say, 1823
Languria trifasciata Say, 1823
Languria trifasciata is a species of lizard beetle in the family Erotylidae foun…
Erotylus histrio Fabricius, 1787
Erotylus histrio Fabricius, 1787
Erotylus histrio is a roughly 1-inch long patterned beetle found in French Guian…
Acropteroxys gracilis (Newman, 1838)
Acropteroxys gracilis (Newman, 1838)
Acropteroxys gracilis, the slender lizard beetle, is an Erotylidae species found…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Erotylidae?
Erotylidae animals belong to the Coleoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 23 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Erotylidae?
Erotylidae is classified in the order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 23 accepted species worldwide.
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