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Handsome Fungus Beetle

Eumorphus quadripustulatus

Photo by kevogecko
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Took this back in August 2012. Spotted on a trail in a primary tropical jungle on the side of a vertical fallen log. The "dating" couple were snug under a large fungi. The orange spots were so eye-catching. Could not resist a long pause for a few shots.

Habitat:

Found commonly on, around, under fungus shelves.

Reference Links:

Eumorphus Images @ Insect Images

Species ID Suggestions

Handsome Fungus Beetle

Eumorphus sp.

Reference Link
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
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Comments (10)
kevogecko
Thanks Agnes, it's been helpful. I'll keep my antennas up to get the exact species.
kevogecko
Yeah, I think what you've suggested may be right - looking at the photos on the website. Still unsure of the exact species. I guess, we'll have to wait and see.
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
I found out that their common name is Handsome Fungus Beetle :). It's just hard to pinpoint the exact species from this catalogue - http://www.insectimages.org/browse/TaxThumb.cfm?fam=1547&genus=Eumorphus Your beetles have small extended elytra, just like Eumorphus quadripustulatus and Eumorphus tetraspilotus.
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Maybe this site could help determine which Eumorphus sp. it is - http://www.natureloveyou.sg/Plant%20Story/Plant%20Story%20-%20Fungus%20Beetle.html
kevogecko
Tried googling. Boy, it's tough to get the right family and other info. Maybe it's more generic. What do you think?
kevogecko
Can't really seem to find a good reference website for these beetles. Can anyone help?
Smith Zoo
Hiding in the shade ;) great spot!
ChunXingWong
They are Fungus Beetles of the Eumorphus genus, or somewhere close.

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PublishedMarch 12, 2013

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