Black Fungus Beetle (Alphitobius laevigatus)

Black Fungus Beetle, a reference photo — Photo: Udo Schmidt from Deutschland · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Alphitobius laevigatus, the black fungus beetle, is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It is found in Europe and North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black Fungus Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Alphitobius diaperinus
Uloma tenebrionoides
Cynaeus angustus
Neatus tenebrioides

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Tenebrionidae
Genus: Alphitobius
Species: Alphitobius laevigatus

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