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Penthe obliquata
In this genus the two species are most easily separated by the color of the scutellum. P. obliquata has an orange scutellum, while in P. pimelia the scutellum is black.
Found in dry fungi, or under the bark of decaying trees.
Thanks to Michael Geiser for the ID! I found these beetles under the bark of a tree stump on the edge of the woods. There were 3 huddled together.
Yes! I have never seen this species before and was intrigued by the orange spot.
Spotted on May 17, 2014
Submitted on May 21, 2014
