Dasytes tristiculus is a species of beetles belonging to the family Melyridae.

[1] This Mediterranean species is present in France, Italy and Spain.

[2] Dasytes tristiculus can reach a body length of about 4–5 mm (0.16–0.20 in).

These small black beetles have long erect black pubescence over the entire surface of the elytra and pronotum.

The females usually show a broad transversal band of lighter pubescence anteriorly.