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Keyboard beetle! - Ptinus sexpunctatus
Copyright © 2010 Jim Moore

Keyboard beetle! - Ptinus sexpunctatus
In Westwood; elevation 5100ft, Lassen County, California, USA
April 27, 2007
Size: about 7mm in length
Found this tiny beetle a couple of years ago indoors. Still wondering what kind of beetle it is. ID help appreciated! Thanks!

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Keyboard beetle! - Ptinus sexpunctatus Keyboard beetle underside view! - Ptinus sexpunctatus
Contributed by Jim Moore on 2 May, 2010 - 1:33am
Last updated 4 April, 2011 - 3:49pm

Thanks!
Thanks to all!
… Jim Moore, 3 May, 2010 - 11:19pm

Moved
Moved from Niptinus.

I think Brad got this one!
… Blaine Mathison, 2 May, 2010 - 7:16pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John R. Maxwell, 2 May, 2010 - 11:34am

Smart moves and great pictures!
… margarethe brummermann, 2 May, 2010 - 10:26am

Niptinus sp.
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… Blaine Mathison, 2 May, 2010 - 10:23am

 
Ptinus
Ptinus sexpunctatus, ?
… Brad Barnd, 2 May, 2010 - 2:04pm

Anobiid
Something in Ptininae I suppose.
… Brad Barnd, 2 May, 2010 - 2:15am

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