What it looks like: 7-8 mm in length. Its body is elongate and reddish-brown. The elytra have many rows of striae – large, round punctures – running the length of the wing coverings.

Where you'll find it: This beetle can be found along the central coast of California down to San Diego and as far east as Arizona.

Natural History: Very little is known about the habits of this beetle. They do commonly appear on rotten and dead wood, but their diet is still unknown.