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Notched-mouth Ground Beetle

Dicaelus purpuratus

Photo by LindaKing2
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Words and photos cannot do this little guy justice... He was bright iridescent purple, the color was absolutely astounding.

Species ID Suggestions

Notched-mouth Ground Beetle

Dicaelus purpuratus

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Comments (4)
Tom15
Beautiful beetle and very nice pictures!
LindaKing2
Thanks! The bright color of this beetle just absolutely blew me away. I almost wanted to take it home with me and keep as if it were a gemstone but I know its better off in the woods.

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