Litargus balteatus

Litargus balteatus, the stored grain fungus beetle, is a species of hairy fungus beetle in the family Mycetophagidae. It is found in North America, Oceania, Europe, and temperate Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Litargus balteatus 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

• Litargus connexus
• Mycetophagus flexuosus
• Litargus sexpunctatus
• Mycetophagus serrulatus
• Megatoma tianschanica
• Litargus tetraspilotus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Coleoptera

Family

Mycetophagidae

Genus

Litargus

Species

Litargus balteatus

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