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Darkling Beetles (Mating)

Eleodes sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Large black beetles with pointed ends to the elytra.

Habitat:

Oak branch down on the ground in Oak forest in riparian area

Notes:

It's "noted for its defensive tactic of standing on its head and squirting a noxious spray. This has earned it the additional names of clown bug and stink bug, names also applied to other unrelated insects." - Wikipedia

Reference Links:

Pinacate beetle, Genus Eleodes - Desert Stink Beetles - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedApril 20, 2013

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