Tetratomidae

Common name
Polypore fungus beetles
Number of species
4
Size Range
3-4mm
Tarsal formula
5-5-4

Images:

  • Hallomenus binotatus
  • Tetratoma ancora
  • Tetratoma desmarestii
  • Tetratoma fungorum
Description

A family with four British representatives, all 3-4mm species found in association with decaying fungi, on which they feed.  One species (Hallomenus binotatus (Quensel)) has recently been transferred to Tetratomidae from the Melyridae.