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Copyright © 2006 Tony DiTerlizzi

Ocellate Rove Beetle - Olophrum obtectum

Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
April 10, 2006
Size: ~5 mm

I've seen a couple of these in our yard under stones.

Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 10 April, 2006 - 7:50pm
Last updated 6 April, 2010 - 9:02pm

Moved

Moved from Olophrum.

… v belov, 17 January, 2010 - 4:10am

Staphylinidae: Omaliinae: Olophrum sp.

There are 3 species in NH, with O. obtusum being by far the most common. However, I don't know how to separate the species.

… Donald S. Chandler, 11 April, 2006 - 7:59am

Thanks Donald

I did notice the ocelli while adjusting the levels of the image...

… Tony DiTerlizzi, 11 April, 2006 - 11:08am

Nice one, Tony!

The body looks like a niti*dulid, but those antennae and the head certainly didn't.

… Jim McClarin, 10 April, 2006 - 8:53pm

Staphylinidae: Omaliinae

One of the Omaliine genera. Note the two ocelli on the vertex of the head (one near each eye). Found in most omaliines, and not in the other subfamilies.

… Donald S. Chandler, 10 April, 2006 - 8:29pm

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