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Woodland Ground Beetle

Pterostichus rostratus

Photo by Tom15
Published on Project Noah
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43.1148, -71.8951

Field Notes

Habitat:

This beetle was under a log in the forest.

Notes:

When I picked it up, I was bitten by its long jaws. I felt a pinch, but it couldn't break through my skin.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Tom15
Luis, that's probably a wise decision:-) I don't pick up tiger beetles, with their big sharp jaws.

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Beetles!
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New England Arthropods
Photographed
PublishedMay 7, 2014

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