[1] Dasycerinae currently only contains 1 extant genus and 3 extinct genera.

[2] There are currently 4 described genera in Dasycerinae:[2] († = extinct) They have antennae with 11 segments and trisegmented antennal clubs.

These beetles inhabit moist broadleaf forest litter.

[3] Eastern species are wingless with small eyes; dissected females have only been found with a single egg.

They are known to occur on fruiting fungi, but may not specifically feed on them.