Episcaphula australis

Fungus beetle at Canberra Central, ACT

Episcaphula australis at Canberra Central, ACT - 4 May 2018
Episcaphula australis at Canberra Central, ACT - 4 May 2018
Episcaphula australis at Canberra Central, ACT - 4 May 2018
Episcaphula australis at Canberra Central, ACT - 4 May 2018
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Identification history

Episcaphula australis 7 May 2018 KimPullen
Erotylidae (family) 4 May 2018 KimPullen
Erotylidae (family) 4 May 2018 RogerF

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3 comments

RogerF wrote:
   5 May 2018
Fungus Beetle: Cucujoidea: Erotylidae. Clubbed antennae and flattened shape diagnostic. A good find.
RogerF wrote:
   8 May 2018
Thnaks Kim
RogerF wrote:
   8 May 2018
According to Hawkeswood Turner & Wells the main hosts of Episcaphula are bracket fungi Polyporus spp. I must take a closer look.

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