Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Red spotted beetle, but what are on its body?

Posted by eguzki on 11-04-2007 21:39
#1
Location: Hungary
Habitat: Vineyard
Size: 7-10 mm
Date: 08-04-07

Firstly I overlooked this two strange creature on the back and on the side of this beetle. I think the beetle is a Hister sp. ( I need confirmation or disproval)

Posted by cthirion on 11-04-2007 23:06
#2
Histeridae Hister ?sp.:(

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 12-04-2007 01:14
#3
Histeridae, yes. :)

Above is an Acari. ;)

Posted by Frank Koehler on 22-04-2007 14:45
#4
The beetle is Hister or Paralister - there are several species with red spots - more photos would be helpful.
The Acari are Poecilochirus sp. (Poecilochiridae , 2 sp. on beetles):
http://www.fotoco...ay/2673154
Best regards
Frank