Fortunately *Tricorynus herbarius *is not a species I've met with on this side of the Atlantic. Its lifestyle is a better fit for your situation, and thus a better contender than my suggestion of *Ernobius*. Tony
Dr A.G.Irwin 47 The Avenues Norwich Norfolk NR2 3PH England mobile: +44(0)7880707834 phone: +44(0)1603 453524 On Tue, 27 May 2025 at 13:11, Patricia Hottel <[email protected]> wrote: > You might also look at this beetle with the common name, Mexican book > borer, Tricorynus herbarium. > > Pat Hottel > > On Tue, May 27, 2025 at 4:18 AM Nicole Farrugia < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> I need assistance in identifying these insects that were found on a >> number of old books and textiles in a library. >> >> They are suspected to be tabacco beetles because of their groves, but >> they also have similar features like the antenna to the biscuit beetle. >> The pictures under a microscope are attached to this email. >> >> Thanks and regards, >> Nicole Farrugia >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MuseumPests" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAAbAQUu0zZjPBUVL8Xbgr4bZ7FvAyMU7hsqGkxnZ3J5paYMRRg%40mail.gmail.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAAbAQUu0zZjPBUVL8Xbgr4bZ7FvAyMU7hsqGkxnZ3J5paYMRRg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > > Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. > > Information in this message is confidential and is intended solely for the > persons to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient > please notify the sender and immediately delete this message from your > computer. > > This system may be monitored or recorded to secure the effective operation > of the system and for other lawful purposes. Please check out the Privacy > Notice on our website for details. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MuseumPests" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAJK93sNm36zDysrEbPnq1v6FcaoEHtJDFE5%3DzJLu4XOLTf%3D9MQ%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAJK93sNm36zDysrEbPnq1v6FcaoEHtJDFE5%3DzJLu4XOLTf%3D9MQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MuseumPests" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pestlist/CAFWqZKPjk_fdNZCyXJdtYfNbmchJ5dszmF12JGSbLgb6AdDepg%40mail.gmail.com.
