Stenotarsus kafkai is a species of handsome fungus beetle. It is found in Mexico. The species name kafkai is a direct tribute to the late author Franz Kafka and his book The Metamorphosis. It was first described by Arriaga-Varela, Zaragoza-Caballero, Tomaszewska and Navarrete-Heredia in 2013. S. kafkai, like all Endomychidae, is an obligate fungus-feeder; specifically, this species feeds on Lactarius.
Description Stenotarsus kafkai is primarily black in color except for orange on the elytra. It is easily distinguishable from other Stenotarsus in its habitat because of its short setae.
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