Dacne

Dacne is a genus of pleasing fungus beetles (family Erotylidae). In its family, it is placed in tribe of subfamilyErotylinae, or in a distinct subfamily . The "trans-Beringian", Neotropical and African members of the genus have been separated in distinct subgenera, which have recently been proposed for full genus status.

The remaining Dacne sensu stricto – the former subgenus Dacne (Dacne) – is not so diverse by Erotylidae standards, but its 17 species occur widely across the Holarctic, mainly in the cooler regions; few range into the tropics. One species, from northeastern Asia, has proven ecologically adaptable and adept at infesting stored goods, and consequently became established at transport and trade hubs in such far-flung locations as Australia, Eastern Europe, the continental USA, and the Hawaiian Islands.