Hello Ron and All,
I have through the years seen various beetles hanging around and in hives.
The distint band would in my opinion rule out the SHB. However I would send
a beetle for testing to be sure. The lone small hive beetle found in
Missouri was the only one found to my knowledge. Would have been interesting
know how the beetle got to Missouri. I have got a migratory beekeeper
friend in your area which winters in Florida. Hmmm.
Sincerely,
Bob Harrison