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Soldier Beetle

Atalantycha neglecta

Photo by KeithRoragen
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

About 10 mm long.

Habitat:

Suburban yard.

Notes:

Seems to be a Firefly mimic. ID'd at BugGuide by v belov. 31

Reference Links:

Species Atalantycha neglecta - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (4)
ForestDragon
I just found some very similar looking beetles on my camping trip. Nice find!

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PublishedMay 25, 2013

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