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Dried-fruit Beetle

Carpophilus hemipterus

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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny beetle about 2 mm long with elytra that appear to be clipped off mid-length. There is yellow on the elytra.

Habitat:

Container holding rotting oranges

Reference Links:

Species Carpophilus hemipterus - Dried-fruit Beetle - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Dried-fruit Beetle

Carpophilus hemipterus

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PublishedApril 9, 2014

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