Tetratomidae

Common name:

Polypore fungus beetles

Number of species:

4

Size Range:

3-4mm

Tarsi:

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.