Tiny Tiny Fungus Beetle - Malacocis brevicollis Near Ruraldale, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA February 15, 2006 Size: 1.7 mm
Probably my tiniest beetle photographed to date. A tripod set-up would have helped here, as well as some extra oomph to my macro lens.
I'm debating several families of small fungus beetles, but my best bet seems to be Minute Tree-Fungus Beetles. I'm posting three photos, possibly of different individuals, showing the species from different angles. One shows the antennae.
Contributed by Stephen_WV on 17 February, 2006 - 4:14am Last updated 24 May, 2007 - 7:05am |