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False Mealworm Beetle

Alobates pennsylvanica

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Field Notes

Description:

Black, almost square pronotum. Over 1 inch long.

Habitat:

On the back deck near woodlands

Reference Links:

Alobates pennsylvanica

Species ID Suggestions

False Mealworm Beetle

Alobates pennsylvanica

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Comments (1)
Carol Snow Milne
My own Pennsylvania beetle. I thought it was probably 2 inches long, but actually it is small. HA! Must be seeing a beetle at night. Thanks Eric!

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Creatures of Pennsylvania
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PublishedMarch 24, 2013

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