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Checkered Beetle

Chariessa pilosa

Photo by Tom15
Published on Project Noah
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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)

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

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