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Obscure Sap Beetles in Morning Glory - Conotelus obscurus
Copyright © 2006 Chris Adam

Obscure Sap Beetles in Morning Glory - Conotelus obscurus
Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
July 9, 2006
Size: 3-4 mm (size revised)
The tiniest insect I have ever seen. Can it be this species?
Contributed by Chris Adam on 28 March, 2008 - 10:59am
Last updated 5 September, 2008 - 6:21am

It's Conotelus for sure
and C. obscurus is the only one listed for New Hampshire, a bit to the south.
… Jim McClarin, 28 March, 2008 - 3:00pm

 
size should be 3-4mm
I have similar guys like yours on lotus flower everyday, but size is 3-4 mm. Not sure they are same species or not
… daike tian, 4 September, 2008 - 2:51pm

 
I think 4mm is more typical:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/28453/bgimage
… Jim McClarin, 4 September, 2008 - 7:28pm

 
I agree
I measured lots of them, most of which close to 4 mm, some are 3-3.5mm.
thanks!
… daike tian, 5 September, 2008 - 10:59am

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