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Pleasing Fungus Beetle

Megalodacne heros

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Adult beetles of the genus Megalodacne range in size from 9 to 22 millimeters, making them among the larger members of the family.

Habitat:

Beetles were eating fungi on a dead tree in a deciduous forest right off the Appalachian Trail

Reference Links:

Megalodacne, Genus Megalodacne - BugGuide.Net

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