Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Suriname: Unusual beetle with large eyes

Posted by Stephen on 21-10-2014 20:45
#1

Para district, Suriname. At lights; tropical forest mixed with savanna. 24 June 2014. Length: 2.8 mm.

Posted by Stephen on 21-10-2014 20:45
#2

A second image.

Posted by piros on 21-10-2014 22:24
#3

Hi, I am no expert of anything, but it resemble some Buprestidae.
Regards,
Henrik

Posted by Alexandru Pintilioaie on 21-10-2014 22:53
#4

Yes, it is Buprestidae - Trachynae :)

Posted by Stephen on 22-10-2014 02:08
#5

Thank-you Henrik and Alexandru!