I can't tell if this is a beetle or not - it was swimming around in the birdbath, but it didn't seem like it was aquatic. I moved it to the side (twice) and it went right back in the water.
CLOSED: Beetle?
It's less than half an inch long, has a pointed end.
There's a smaller all-black one in there, too.
Anyway, I just thought it was weird, they seem to prefer being in the water.
I cropped this one, a little closer view.
I think I found it, they're tumbling flower beetles (Mordellidae family) Hoshihananomia octopunctata, formerly Mordella octopunctata. Still can't figure out why they went back in the water, though.
Good question. I've found a few mordellids (different species than yours) in water buckets that I set out in the vegetable garden.
Post a Reply to this Thread
More Insect and Spider Identification Threads
-
SOLVED: Beetle?
started by klego
last post by klegoApr 17, 20255Apr 17, 2025 -
SOLVED: Beetle?
started by ivk
last post by ivkApr 23, 20252Apr 23, 2025 -
SOLVED: Beetle?
started by ivk
last post by ivkApr 23, 20252Apr 23, 2025 -
SOLVED: Beetle?
started by emblue
last post by emblueApr 24, 20253Apr 24, 2025 -
SOLVED: Beetle?
started by PitterCol
last post by PitterColApr 30, 20252Apr 30, 2025