Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID request small beetle

Posted by Jean on 24-12-2008 15:14
#1
Hello everybody,

I photographed this very small beetle (only 2-3 mm large) at Gresse-en-Vercors, France on 30-5-2008. It was at the edge of a quite dark mixed beech-pine wood, rather moist. Could anyone help in identifying this? Thanks!

Jean
Edited by Jean on 24-12-2008 15:15

Posted by Robert Nash on 24-12-2008 21:41
#2
cf. Eusphalerum Staphylinidae Best I can do. Try BugGuide

Posted by Jean on 24-12-2008 21:48
#3
Thanks Robert, I will try that link

Best wishes

Jean

Posted by Robert Nash on 24-12-2008 22:26
#4
Try also http://www.koleop...phylinidae

Posted by Jean on 29-12-2008 13:23
#5
Added another photo

Jean