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Leatherwing Beetle

Pacificanthia consors

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Field Notes

Description:

Long red beetle with dark brown wings.

Habitat:

Near porch light at night in backyard.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
HemaShah
nice one! These come in different colors. I spotted one with an injury/ abnormality to it's leg. It was dragging it along as it walked.

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Southern California Wildlife
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California Coleoptera
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Beetles!

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PublishedMay 10, 2013

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