Sphindidae

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Number of species
2
Size Range
2-3mm
Tarsal formula
4-4-4

Images:

  • Aspidiphorus orbiculatus
  • Sphindus dubius
Description

Two species in Britain, both small (2-2.5mm) black beetles with striate elytra and reddish appendages.  Sphindus dubius (Gyllenhal) is an elongate, parallel-sided beetle while Aspidiphorus orbiculatus (Gyllenhal) is rounded, even globular in appearance.  Both species are associated with slime moulds on trees.