General characteristics such as size, general shape and color of the specimen are also helpful.
In review, when submitting a beetle for further identification, include digital images that convey the shape, form and characteristics of the head, antennae, pronotum, elytra, and overall body shape. Tarsi and the tarsal formula may be difficult to include initially but may be needed if additional images are required. One image may be able to convey more than one characteristic.
Coleoptera - The Beetles (cont.)