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Darkling beetle

Chalcopteroides sp.

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Rotund metallic and colorful beetle.

Habitat:

Found under bark.

Notes:

Both times I found these were under bark. I expect these are nocturnal.

Reference Links:

Darkling Beetles - FAMILY TENEBRIONIDAE

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