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Desjardin’s beetle

Order : Coleoptera
Family: Silvanidae
Subfamily: Brontinae
Tribe: Telephanini
Genus: Cryptamorpha
Species: Cryptamorpha desjardinsi
Scientific name:Cryptamorpha desjardinsi

Desjardin’s beetle is a small beetle small beetle 4-5 mm long Introduced from Australia.
Found on plants, especially flax and palms. It feeds on surface moulds and mildews. It is often found in houses, being attracted to lights.