The subject beetle is probably 3-4mm in length. Camera is a Canon EOS 700D with a standard 200mm zoom lens and a 40mm lens spacer
The subject beetle is probably 3-4mm in length. Camera is a Canon EOS 700D with a standard 200mm zoom lens and a 40mm lens spacer
Consulted my big book of insects and the closest is Myrrha octodecimguttata, the 18-spot ladybird. “Maroon-brown with 18 cream spots and fusions.” It’s the only one with fusions as far as I can see.