This baroquely suited beetle larvae is a member of the Cucujoid family Erotylidae, or "pleasing fungus beetles." The adults and larvae are found in association with various fungi in temperate and tropical forests and are often associated with pungent chemical defense compounds and bright color patterns.

This carbon dust illustration uses varying levels of contrast to augment the illusion of depth. Structures close to the viewer's eye are depicted in sharper contrast (e.g., the dorsal spines) than are those structures which are further away, such as the legs.