The first photo looks like a swarm of round-bodied springtails - visitors from outside. The beetle is one of the SilkenFungus Beetles - *Cryptophagus *species. There's quite a number of species, and all look very similar. They feed on mould in damp rooms. If you are finding large numbers, it would be sensible to check humidity levels, and check for leaks. Tony
Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 at 20:23, Adrienne Dastgir < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi all > > > > Can I get some help with ID these two insects. I think I have saw the > beetle before but I do not know what it is. The other insect looks like > seed bug or true bug of some kind. > > > > Thanks, > > > > -- > 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/PH0PR09MB833094F2E7CA431549CAB59C8B462%40PH0PR09MB8330.namprd09.prod.outlook.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/PH0PR09MB833094F2E7CA431549CAB59C8B462%40PH0PR09MB8330.namprd09.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/CAFWqZKOgefATjKmP%3Dj2%2BTENCqEg-3qr4ribFXB_UqyuuEcPqOA%40mail.gmail.com.
