Scaphidium quadrimaculatum with Uropodina
This Scaphidium quadrimaculatum was carrying a batch of phoretic deutonymphs of Uropodina mites around, that attach themselves on a stalk (pedicel) formed by secretions near their anus. Top left one of these pedicels is clearly visible.
''Scaphidium quadrimaculatum'', common name orange-spotted scaphidium or shining fungus beetle, is a species of beetles belonging to the family Staphylinidae subfamily Scaphidiinae.
Similar species: Beetles
