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Handsome Fungus Beetle

Stenotarsus blatchleyi

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Very small, red, hairy beetle with antennae that are 2/3 dark and red near base. I noticed this little beauty when I was photographing a box turtle. You can see the turtle in the background of the second image. :-)

Habitat:

Suburban yard. Border of yard where grass turns to woodlands.

Reference Links:

Species Stenotarsus blatchleyi - BugGuide.Net

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