Cercyon melanocephalus ? - A Water Scavenger Beetle

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Water Scavenger Beetle
Cercyon melanocephalus
- top view 1

Water Scavenger Beetle
Cercyon melanocephalus
- top view 2

Water Scavenger Beetle
Cercyon melanocephalus
- top view 3

Water Scavenger Beetle
Cercyon melanocephalus
- top view 4

Water Scavenger Beetle
Cercyon melanocephalus
- top view 5

Water Scavenger Beetle
Cercyon melanocephalus
- side view 1

A beetle was found amongst a pile of rotting vegetable debris. 07.05.13. SW4594030947. Three more were found in the same spot 10.05.13.

Species to be confirmed by microscopic identification.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.