Dryopid beetle - Helichus lithophilus Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA August 24, 2007 Size: about 4.4 mm
In response to Brad's question about antennae I decided to have another shoot with this beetle. Here the specimen is dead and still wet from alcohol. Finally I can see some punctures in the elytra. The tissues are somewhat bloated, forcing the head out beyond its normal position tucked under the edge of the pronotum.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Jim McClarin on 1 September, 2007 - 3:21pm Last updated 7 January, 2010 - 2:59am |