Anthicidae

Common name
Ant-like flower beetles
Number of species
13
Size Range
2-5mm
Tarsal formula
5-5-4
Lobed

Images:

  • Anthicus antherinus
  • Anthicus bimaculatus
  • Notoxus monoceros
  • Omonadus formicarius
  • Stricticomus tobias
Description

13 British species, 2-5mm in length, which are largely ground-dwelling and superficially resemble ants.  They are largely found in association with decaying plant material, particularly in salt marshes or compost heaps, although adults are also often found on flowers.