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Ironclad Beetle

Phloeodes sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Dark, rough beetle wiht light areas.

Habitat:

Rock wall in front yard at night.

Reference Links:

Genus Phloeodes - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Mark Ridgway
Solid beetle.. hope it doesn't rust. Congrats CBK.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Keith, I'm honored to have the lucky 5,000th! There are so many wonderful beetles in your mission!
KeithRoragen
Awesome beetle for the 5000th spotting in the Beetles! mission. Thanks Cindy.

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Southern California Wildlife
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California Coleoptera
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Beetles!
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedApril 20, 2014

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