Ptinus sp. (genus)

Ptinid beetle at Borough, NSW

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Ptinus sp. (genus) KimberiRP 22 Mar 2023
Unverified Paul4K 15 Mar 2023

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In a cereal (breakfast) container

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   22 Mar 2023
Possibly a Cryptolestes species - was it relatively flat in profile?
   22 Mar 2023
Yes relatively flat.
   22 Mar 2023
Resembles the native Ptinus exulans, but I can't be sure as the image resolution doesn't allow enough detail to be seen.

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