Monotomidae, the root eating beetles, is a family of beetles in the superfamily Cucujoidea found worldwide, with about 240 described species across 33 genera. They live under tree bark, in decaying vegetation, on flowers, and in ant nests, and while many feed on fungal fruiting bodies, beetles of the genus Rhizophagus prey on bark beetles and their larvae. The family fossil record extends back to the Middle Jurassic.
Facts
Taxonomic Rank Member Count Band Era First Appeared Classification
Living or Extinct Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ606241, descriptionView the Source 2. Monotomidae (Wikipedia)
Introduction
Monotomidae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Cucujoidea.
- Taxonomic rank (structure-wave classification, ruling 761/926)
Lead section
approximately 240 species in 33 genera
In Group: Flat Bark and Fungus Beetle Families (Cucujoidea), Lead
Monotomidae is a family of beetles in the superfamily Cucujoidea.
View the Source3. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Monotomidae
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Monotomidae" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 165.3 ... "early_interval": "Callovian"
Wikidata: Monotomidae
Wikidata Q606241, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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