A ghost ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum) is dwarfed by a much larger stag beetle (Prosopocoilus).

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Western Corn Rootworm - Diabrotica virgifera
Western Corn Rootworm - Diabrotica virgifera
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus, a soldier beetle, catches an October sunset.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
Aethina tumida, the small hive beetle, is a recently introduced beekeeping pest. Larvae tunnel through comb causing honey to ferment.
Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
Portrait of Aethina tumida, the small hive beetle.
Small hive beetles (Aethina tumida) typically hide in unoccupied sections of the hive.
Varied Carpet Beetle - Anthrenus verbasci (Dermestidae)

Urbana, Illinois, USA
Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
Aethina tumida small hive beetle.
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