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Garden Carrion Beetle

Heterosilpha ramosa

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Oval, medium-sized beetle with ridged elytra (wing covers) as shown.

Habitat:

Found on sidewalk in urban area. Seems to prefer open fields to forested habitats.

Notes:

Formerly known as Silpha ramosa.

Reference Links:

Species Heterosilpha ramosa - BugGuide.Net

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