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Lasioderma serricorne
Copyright © 2007 John Bradford

Lasioderma serricorne
Jensen Beach, Martin County/Southeast Region County, Florida, USA
August 15, 2007
Size: 2.5 mm
These insects have been crawling around the bathroom sink all summer. First year I have noticed them. I also have microscope pictures of bottom and side.
Contributed by John Bradford on 15 August, 2007 - 8:39am
Last updated 18 May, 2013 - 8:55am

I agree,
it is!
… Boris Büche, 16 August, 2007 - 12:11pm

Death-watch Beetle
It seems the Cigarette Beetle Lasioderma serricorne, but I'm not sure: I can't see antennae or legs...
You can check in the BugGuide at: http://bugguide.net/node/view/43278

It feeds a great variety of stored materials.
… Francesco Vitali, 16 August, 2007 - 4:55am

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