Trixagus (Throscidae) - one of the "False Click Beetles". They turn up occasionally in collections, but as far as I am aware, no-one is sure why. The natural habitat appears to be mycorrhiza associated with tree roots. Tony
Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On Fri, 27 Sep 2019 at 11:20, Frances Cooper <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > > > Could anyone help me identify this beetle? It is about 4mm long and was > found near to a window. My initial thought was that it was a pollen beetle > but after looking at it under magnification I am now wondering if it could > be a hide beetle? > > > > Thanks for your help, > > > > Frances Cooper > > > > -- > 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 on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/DB6PR0302MB2776CF1CDCF2268C7759E27DD1810%40DB6PR0302MB2776.eurprd03.prod.outlook.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/DB6PR0302MB2776CF1CDCF2268C7759E27DD1810%40DB6PR0302MB2776.eurprd03.prod.outlook.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- 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 on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAFWqZKOb5RjwrjNNujC5bdum3rEGY_nDVmn8a%2Bd32xs_fGnhrg%40mail.gmail.com.
