Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Suriname: Unusual beetle with large eyes

Posted by Stephen on 21-10-2014 19:45
#1
Para district, Suriname. At lights; tropical forest mixed with savanna. 24 June 2014. Length: 2.8 mm.

Posted by Stephen on 21-10-2014 19:45
#2
A second image.

Posted by piros on 21-10-2014 21:24
#3
Hi, I am no expert of anything, but it resemble some Buprestidae.
Regards,
Henrik

Posted by Alexandru Pintilioaie on 21-10-2014 21:53
#4
Yes, it is Buprestidae - Trachynae Smile

Posted by Stephen on 22-10-2014 01:08
#5
Thank-you Henrik and Alexandru!