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Red-shouldered Bostrichid

Xylobiops basilaris

Photo by KeithRoragen
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

About 6mm long

Habitat:

Urban yard

Notes:

Attracted to porch light. ID'd at BugGuide by Ilona L.73

Reference Links:

Species Xylobiops basilaris - Red-shouldered Bostrichid - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJune 18, 2013

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