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Dubious Checkered Beetle

Thanasimus dubius

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41.4536, -81.2042

Field Notes

Description:

Colorful beetle, rather slow-moving

Habitat:

Decaying wood

Species ID Suggestions

Dubious Checkered Beetle

Thanasimus dubius

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Comments (1)
pattiandronrabie
Hi, we have these in mighty (not quite biblical) numbers in eastern Arizona in the high desert. Mostly cedar species juniper as tree cover. They penetrate screening with ease and are quite speedy when trying to escape and they fly quickly but not for great distance. Does anyone know anything aboit tje entomology of these guys? Preferred food, life cycle, temperature tolerance etc.? Thanks.

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PublishedOctober 17, 2013

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