The Tapering darkling beetles (Hymatismus) are an Afrotropical genus of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae).

They are elongate or oval-shaped, with pointed abdomens and protruding eyes.

[1] The elytra show longitudinal bands, and like the head and pronotum, are covered with unevenly distributed yellow hairs.

[1] They are lethargic scavengers occupying a catholic range of habitats.

Species include: