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Checkered Beetle

Chariessa pilosa

Photo by Tom15
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44.0286, -73.1491

Field Notes

Description:

A member of the beetle family Cleridae, this is a firefly mimic. Males have elaborate antennae while females antennae have smaller extensions.

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Comments (6)
Tom15
Thanks Lauren. It looks like a firefly with reindeer antlers.
Tom15
Thanks Rob. It was a nice surprise finding this one.
Tom15
Thanks Bill. I've been taking lots of bug pics, but most aren't as nice looking as this one.
beaker98
Awesome beetle Tom! Been missing your new photos, glad you're back in action:)

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Beetles!
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New England Arthropods
Photographed
PublishedJune 19, 2014

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