Number of species
1
Size Range
5-6mm
Tarsal formula
5-5-5
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Description
One species in the British Isles, the 4-6mm Sphaerites glabratus Fabricius. Shining black, with brassy metallic reflections, S. glabratus is found in coniferous forests, mainly in decaying fungi but also at sap runs and in dung or carrion. The pygidium extends beyond the truncated ends of the striate elytra.