Typhaea stercorea
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Typhaea stercorea is a cosmopolitan species of beetle of the family Mycetophagidae, known by the common name hairy fungus beetle. Adult T. stercorea are 2.2–3.0 mm long, oval, brown, flattened, and have hairy elytra with parallel lines of fine hairs. Antennae are 3 segmented and the head is readily visible from above, distinguishing the hairy fungus beetle from some similar species. At 25 °C and 80-90 RH, development from egg to adult takes 21 to 33 days. The larvae are able to move easily and the adults can run fast and fly well. It is a generalist feeder associated with moldy or damp conditions. Its presence in stored grain indicates poor storage conditions. It is a minor pest of freshly harvested or slightly damp grain. Damage is not distinctive and is caused by both adult and larval feeding. Stored products consumed include: moldy cereals, tobacco, peanuts, and hay. The species also eats fungi that grow on damp food. This species has been found in grain storages dating back to the Iron Age.
The species can be found on ripening hay and grain crops before harvest in temperate and tropical areas. It was discovered in 1994 that this... Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hairy Fungus Beetle sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1392nd most-seen of the 1624 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Hairy Fungus Beetle in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Hairy Fungus Beetle sightings, Austin ranks 3rd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Kyiv (Ukraine, under 5%) and Dallas (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Hairy Fungus Beetle is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (6 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
