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Marsh Beetle

Contacyphon sp.

Photo by Machi
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43.6005, -70.2342

Field Notes

Description:

I saw it walking on the surface of the water. The water had a film on it (pollen maybe?) that seemed to help this little bug walk on it.

Habitat:

Forested swamp.

Reference Links:

Genus Contacyphon - BugGuide.Net

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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BioBlitz, Maine
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New England Arthropods
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PublishedMay 28, 2016

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