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πŸͺ² Beetles

Fungus Rove Beetle

Lordithon thoracicus

About

A colorful rove beetle of the Tachyporinae with a reddish-orange pronotum and dark elytra, typically found on bracket fungi. It preys on fly larvae developing in fungal fruiting bodies.

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Did You Know?

The bright orange and black coloration may serve as warning coloration, as the beetle produces unpleasant-tasting defensive compounds.