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Snail-eating Ground Beetle

Scaphinotus sp

Photo by AshleyT
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Metallic purple all over.

Habitat:

Found under a moist log in an oak forest.

Reference Links:

Genus Scaphinotus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Snail-eating Ground Beetle

Scaphinotus sp.

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (2)
AshleyT
I added it Keith, and thanks for the ID again!
KeithRoragen
Please consider adding this gorgeous beetle to the Beetles! mission. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/11500889

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PublishedMay 2, 2013

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