Scaphidium quadrimaculatum
# Scaphidium quadrimaculatum

Scaphidium quadrimaculatum, common name orange-spotted scaphidium or shining fungus beetle, is a species of beetles belonging to the family Staphylinidae subfamily Scaphidiinae.

## Distribution

These quite uncommon beetles are present in most of Europe, in North Africa and in the Near East.

## Description

Scaphidium quadrimaculatum can reach a length of 5–6 millimetres (0.20–0.24 in). These small beetles have a broad and oval-shaped body. They are completely shiny black, with four irregular red spots on elytra. Thorax is somewhat coarctate on each side behind. Elytra are widely punctured, while tibiae are striated.

## Biology

Adults can mostly be encountered from April through August feeding on various species of fungi, especially bracket fungi.

## Gallery

* Mating couple
* Side view
* Clip of S. quadrimaculatum on beech
