Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small grey beetle
Posted by FRV on 20-04-2020 18:04
#1
Hi,
I have photographed this very small beetle on autumn crocus (
Colchicum montanum) in Asturias (Spain) last August.
Habitat : meadow 1400m asl.
I'm not sure it's a weevil.
Any idea of its identity?
Very small : about 3mm.
Cheers,
FRV
Posted by Sundew on 03-05-2020 16:50
#2
It belongs to the seed beetles (Bruchinae), a subfamily of Chrysomelidae, formerly a family of its own. This is a very tricky group, so I do not dare to say more, sorry!
Regards, Sundew
Posted by FRV on 03-05-2020 19:04
#3
Thank you very much Sundew! Subfamily is better than nothing.
Cheers,
FRV
Posted by garcia89 on 04-05-2020 12:34
#4
Bruchinae - Chrysomelidae, but very hard to identify the group as Sundew mentioned. They can be seen in various locatins in Spain. I had a chance to take a lot of photos of them during my trip in Spain when I was looking for a
property for sale in Spain. They are really lovely creatures.
Posted by FRV on 04-05-2020 12:48
#5
Yes ... after having seen some pics on internet, I thought it could be
Bruchius.