Beetle fir i.d. help please.

davemangham
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Beetle fir i.d. help please. Jul 20, 2016 11:26:28 GMT

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Post by davemangham on Jul 20, 2016 11:26:28 GMT

Can anyone help to clarify the i.d. of this beetle please?

I'm thinking a Mealworm Beetle (Tenebrio molitor) but would welcome comments from those with a greater knowledge than myself.

I'm not sure of likely habitats for this species but we're having all of the carpets in our house replaced and several examples have put in an appearance since we started. They all seem to be having problems coping with the current heatwave.

Thanks

Dave

alf1951 Supreme Member Posts: 1,002	Beetle fir i.d. help please. Jul 21, 2016 5:54:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alf1951 on Jul 21, 2016 5:54:03 GMT Looks like a common black ground beetle to me - probably Pterostichus melanarius - but I could be very wrong! Alf

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Beetle fir i.d. help please. Jul 21, 2016 10:30:06 GMT

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Jul 21, 2016 5:54:03 GMT alf1951 said:

Looks like a common black ground beetle to me - probably Pterostichus melanarius - but I could be very wrong!

Alf

Thanks Alf, but you could also be very right!

Different shots from different angles do show sharp angles on the rear of the pronotum, and also a protruding 'tooth', which I believe to be diagnostic features. Please let me know if I'm spouting rubbish!

Dave

alf1951 Supreme Member Posts: 1,002	Beetle fir i.d. help please. Jul 22, 2016 8:40:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alf1951 on Jul 22, 2016 8:40:30 GMT Sorry Dave - I'm not that knowledgeable I'm afraid! But what you says sounds good. Alf

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