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SMALL HIVE BEETLE

Aethina tumid

Photo by GrifChristine
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe this is a hive beetle. i was laying on the sand at the beach in southern California. this small black beetle is less then 1/4 " of an inch long. brownish black glossy body. looks like a tiny tank eheheh.

Habitat:

i found this "pest" on the beach

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PublishedApril 21, 2014

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