Mycetophagus punctatus, the hairy fungus beetle, is a species of fungus beetle in the family Mycetophagidae. It occurs in North America. It can be found in households given the presence of decaying matter and sufficient dampness.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Punctured Hairy 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Mycetophagidae
- Genus
- Mycetophagus
- Species
- Mycetophagus punctatus
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