The Thing
by go4IT
Does anyone have an idea what this is? It is about 1/4-inch long. That feather-like tail is most unusual.
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Uploaded06/06/2023 - 23:18
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Posted 07/06/2023 - 23:59
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The tail thing is its wings which have not been fully retracted beneath the wing cases. The thing itself is a carpet beetle - named for the pattern on its back. They can often be seen eating pollen on flowers such as daisies that have flat centers.
Posted 10/06/2023 - 17:53
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Many thanks for your info David! It was eating pollen, I think. I'm posting another image of a carpet beetle today.
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