[1] Adults range in length from 4.5–7 mm, with oval bodies, black but with a slight bluish-green sheen.

[1] The life histories are poorly known, but they are generally found around decaying matter and fungi.

The larvae have a short generation span, developing into adults within a month.

[1] It is a member of Histeroidea, making it closely related to the true clown beetles.

[1] These four species belong to the genus Sphaerites: Data sources: i = ITIS,[2] c = Catalogue of Life,[3] g = GBIF,[4] b = Bugguide.net[5]