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I think they look more like Corticaria species (hard to say, the image can't be zoomed in without losing definition) or something similar. These would be beetles that belong to the Latridiidae. Older literature/name is listed as Lathridiidae.
If a better image could be produced, it would be easier. Macro setting on camera/phone? Specimens available to look at?
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Ground beetles come in a variety of sizes.-----Original Message-----
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I should have sent measurements, although that might not change your ID. The specimens are approximately the size of a flea (about 1/8 inch or 2/10 centimeter long). Is there a species of ground beetles this small?Thanks for your time with this.From: ad...@museumpests.net [mailto:ad...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of bugma...@aol.com
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-----------------------------------------------------------Ryan -They appear to be ground beetles (Carabidae). In warm weather, they often are attracted to exterior lighting, crawl around and up the building and enter through cracks and crevices. They are not a direct threat to collections, however their carcasses may be fed upon by carpet beetle larvae.Thomas A. Parker, PhDPresident, EntomologistPest Control Services, Inc.-----Original Message-----
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-----------------------------------------------------------Hello all,I recently found these little guys in a historic house on property. Here are the environmental conditions:· Specimens were located almost exclusively on 2nd floor· Specimens were found on wood floors (unfinished) with gaps in between boards and an inaccessible void underneath· Specimens found mostly under beds and on insect monitors· A few specimens found on a wool blanket (dead) folded on a colonial era bedAny idea what these insects are and if they pose a threat to collections?Thanks,Ryan JonesIntegrated Pest ManagementSpecialistP.O. Box 1776Williamsburg, VA 23187(757) 220-7080
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