Mycetophagus quadripustulatus
This small beetle is one of the Mycetophagidae family, sometimes known as hairy fungus beetles. This is a common species, but one which we have only found once to date. This one was discovered under loose bark on a fallen Beech tree at Nettleworth Manor, near Mansfield Woodhouse in October 2008. Length 5-6mm.
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UK distribution of Mycetophagus quadripustulatus
 

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Updated September 2011

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