Trox hispidus

Trox hispidus is a beetle of the family Trogidae.

Subspecies

 * Trox hispidus hispidus (Pontoppidan, 1763)
 * Trox hispidus mixtus Harold, 1872

Description
Trox hispidus can reach a length of 9 - 11 mm. The dorsal surface is convex and very rough, with ridges and tubercles, dark brown in color. On the body and legs this species has pale yellowish-white bristles.

Distribution
This species is present in most of Europe. These very rare beetles can be found in nests of birds of prey.