Glischrochilus sanguinolentus

TL: ~5 mm. Unfortunately, this little beetle was camera shy and stayed out of reach.

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area

comments (2)

t7iguy

Lion

This specimen is more likely to be Glischrochilus sanguinolentus, instead of Diaperis maculata. Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much for the correction!
  Posted 2 years ago

''Glischrochilus sanguinolentus'' is a species of sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae. It is found in North America.

Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Christine Young

Uploaded Jun 30, 2019. Captured Jun 28, 2019 22:46 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.