Hallo David, thank you so much, this helps a lot. Our museum is indeed located near a major park with little streams. We also did see an increase in mites over the last few months, so this makes a lot of sense.
Stella Von: [email protected] <[email protected]> Im Auftrag von David Loughlin Gesendet: Freitag, 3. Juli 2026 19:22 An: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Betreff: Re: [PestList] Help with beetle ID Hello Stella More likely Omalium rivulare, a small, brown rove beetle found across Europe, including the Munich region. It belongs to the beetle family Staphylinidae, which are known for having very short wing covers (called elytra) that leave most of their abdomen exposed.They live in damp areas such as under rotting leaves, decaying fungi, wood, compost, and near water edges. They are predators. They hunt tiny insects and mites in decaying matter. Open to suggestions from others. David On 3 Jul 2026, at 16:29, Oppl, Stella <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Hello fellow Pestlisters, We recently had a new addition to our “beetle collection” in our sticky traps. Can anyone identify this beetle? When looking through Coleonet.de to identify the specimen, I landed on Xylodromus sp., but I’m not sure if this is correct. Also: Is it a threat for museum objects of any kind? Our museum is located in Munich (southeast Bavaria, Germany), but we also had a lot of exchange with Italy lately and I’m not sure if it might be a tourist, that came along with the exhibits. Thank you all for your help. Best regards, Stella Oppl Stella Oppl Archaeological Objects Conservator, MSc Metals, Iron, Preventive Conservation a _sm Bavarian State Archaeological Collection Lerchenfeldstr. 2 80538 Munich [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> T +49 (0)89 21124-484 www.archaeologie.bayern<http://www.archaeologie.bayern/> Connect with us on Facebook und Instagram! #asmmuc #archäologischestaatssammlung -- This PestList and the MuseumPests.com web site are made possible due to the talent, intelligence, devotion and donations of hundreds of volunteers. Your donation to help this resource continue would be greatly appreciated. Please consider a donation donating at https://givebutter.com/MuseumPests To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/2484a1d5ffd54a19b6e117505ab78046%40archaeologie.bayern<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/2484a1d5ffd54a19b6e117505ab78046%40archaeologie.bayern?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. <2026-06-03_Falle-21_04.jpg> <2026-06-03_Falle-21_05.jpg> <2026-06-03_Falle-21_06.jpg> <2026-06-03_Falle-21_09.jpg> -- This PestList and the MuseumPests.com web site are made possible due to the talent, intelligence, devotion and donations of hundreds of volunteers. Your donation to help this resource continue would be greatly appreciated. Please consider a donation donating at https://givebutter.com/MuseumPests To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/EC35A6CE-353F-4D47-BBEE-6DE1A4F5A134%40historyonics.com<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/EC35A6CE-353F-4D47-BBEE-6DE1A4F5A134%40historyonics.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- This PestList and the MuseumPests.com web site are made possible due to the talent, intelligence, devotion and donations of hundreds of volunteers. Your donation to help this resource continue would be greatly appreciated. Please consider a donation donating at https://givebutter.com/MuseumPests To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/c73a50e54288494f9df2f4e807cdb2e3%40archaeologie.bayern.
