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Burrowing bug

Family Cydnidae

Photo by redvalor
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Field Notes

Description:

Small bug ~⅛"

Habitat:

Found on the ground which has recently been cleared of wild rose and nettle.

Notes:

I'm hoping someone can help me id this bug. I found it near my new beehive. While I don't think it is a small hive beetle, I just want to be sure.

Species ID Suggestions

Burrowing bug

Family Cydnidae

Comments (1)

Not a beetle, it is a "true bug"
Photographed
PublishedMay 27, 2014

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