What it looks like: 3.2-4.4 mm in length. Its body is cylindrical, elongate, and light reddish-brown. Its antennae are clubbed, with the last segment being prominently larger than all the rest. Both the elytra and the head have evenly spaced shallow punctures covering them.

Where you'll find it: This beetle is commonly found in the Pacific Northwest, extending through the Sierra Nevada into southern California.

Natural History: It is active in the summer months and most commonly found under older, dry coniferous bark. They may be netted flying near dusk on warm evenings.