[1] Despite the efforts of a small number of researchers, the logistical challenges of accessing this habitat greatly limit the amount and type of information.

[3] Additionally, the species that live under these conditions often develop elongated sensory setae that enable them to attach to irregular cave surfaces.

[5] Their overall role in their ecosystem is still in the process of being researched by scientists, but they are a large part of the food chain in Bexar County, Texas.

They exhibit troglobitic traits, such as absent or reduced eyes, long antennae, legs, and sensory setae (hair-like structures).

Previous studies show that troglobitic arthropods thrive in higher humidity and lower air temperatures, which explains their necessity for deep cave conditions.

[5] There are current efforts to conserve and protect these habitats under the Bexar County Karst Invertebrate Recovery Plan.

Helotes mold beetles are commonly found in eight caves throughout the southwest region of Texas, more specifically Bexar County, where they were first collected in 1984.

There does not seem to be a distinct reproduction pattern for this species, and they may reproduce at any time during the year if steady conditions remain present in the caves.

Caves and other suitable karst habitats are vanishing due to human overtake during development, and quarrying the rock from which they are comprised.

Examples of this may include alternating drainage patterns, reducing or increasing nutrient flow, altering native surface plant and animal communities, contamination, and the competition and predation of invasive, non-native species.

Fish and Wildlife Service was tasked with building a critical habitat for the nine Bexar County invertebrates, including the Helotes mold beetle.

All of these effects ultimately reduce Helotes mold beetle population status and the species' long-term persistence.

The recovery strategy states that karst fauna areas should adhere to the following objectives:[13] The long-term targets of this recovery plan include maintaining high numbers of Helotes mold beetles through trend monitoring of cave species, research on the species' genetic diversity, and educating the public about karst biology.

The short-term efforts of this plan include designing preserves that meet the species needs to breed and protect the surface drainage basins and ensuring that karst fauna areas are far enough apart so that catastrophic events do not overtake all of them at once.

Additionally, this plan involves monitoring population statuses to document loss/growth and applying adaptive management strategies to limit human intervention in Helotes mold beetles' habitats.

Both short-term and long-term strategies are implemented to create high quality karst fauna areas and increase probability of species survival, so the Batrisodes venyivi can be delisted in the future.