Unidentifiable Small Beetle
Scientific Name: Unidentifiable (too small and blurry)
Order & Family: Order: Coleoptera (Beetles), Family: Unidentifiable (Family cannot be determined from the provided image due to lack of detail)
Size: Estimated to be very small, likely in the range of 1-3 mm, based on its appearance relative to the plant stem and surface texture.
Natural Habitat
The image shows the beetle on what appears to be a concrete or stone surface with some vegetation nearby, suggesting a terrestrial habitat, potentially in gardens, forests, or urban areas.
Diet & Feeding
Cannot definitively determine from the image alone. Small beetles can have varied diets including plant matter, fungi, other small insects, or decaying organic material.
Behavior Patterns
Based on the image, the insect appears to be a small beetle. Beetles have diverse behaviors; some are herbivores, some predators, and some scavengers. Their life cycle typically involves complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
Risks & Benefits
Cannot definitively determine due to lack of specific identification. Most small beetles are harmless to humans. Some can be agricultural pests, while others are beneficial as pollinators or decomposers, or as predators of pest insects.
Identified on: 8/18/2025