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Very small beetle at lights - Stenelmis
Copyright © 2011 Stephen_WV

Very small beetle at lights - Stenelmis
Near Ruraldale, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
September 1, 2008
Size: 2-3 mm I think
My first thought was Dryopidae, something in Byrrhoidea, anyway, I would guess. ID help appreciated!
Contributed by Stephen_WV on 6 November, 2011 - 5:31am
Last updated 6 November, 2011 - 11:10am

Moved
Moved from Beetles.
… v belov, 6 November, 2011 - 11:10am

Elmidae?
Looks like a riffle beetle.
… Graham Montgomery, 6 November, 2011 - 8:53am

 
Yes
Yes, that's a good thought. Elminae, Elmini... Maybe Stenelmis mera? I wish I had got a few other shots at different angles...
… Stephen_WV, 6 November, 2011 - 9:31am

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