FORKED FUNGUS BEETLE "BOLITOTHERUS CORNUTUS"

Welcome to the intriguing world of the Tiny Forked Fungus Beetle, Bolitotherus cornutus. Known for its distinctive forked horns, this beetle plays a vital role in forest ecosystems. Recognizable by its dark exoskeleton and males' forked horns, Bolitotherus cornutus is a member of the Tenebrionidae family. Females lack these prominent horns, presenting a more subdued appearance. Native to North America, these beetles thrive in wooded areas and survive on decaying fungi, Ganoderma applanatum, Ganoderma tsugae, and Fomes fomentarius we have some avaliable here Their life cycle is closely tied to these fungi, where they lay eggs, and larvae feed until they mature.