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Ironclad Beetle

Nosoderma sp.

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33.1468, -117.009

Field Notes

Description:

Black rough exoskeleton insect that plays dead when touched.

Habitat:

Most areas of the backyard. This one was on a rock in a dry section of the yard.

Reference Links:

Nosoderma diabolicum

Species ID Suggestions

Ironclad (Zopherinae)

Nosoderma diabolicum

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CoralAvery
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Comments (9)
Saarbrigger
Impressive. Loks like made of iron. The name fits perfect.
Latimeria
No problem haha. Personally, I think it's a beautiful beetle: the texture of its back and stout body definitely show the reasons why they're called ironclad beetles!
CoralAvery
Sure, Latimeria suggested the link to me! :)

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PublishedAugust 4, 2011

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