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Wedge-shaped beetle

Rhipiphoridae

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Description:

Thanks to KristalWatrous for the ID! I thought this was a type of fly, but it's actually a Wedge-shaped Beetle.

Species ID Suggestions

Wedge-shaped beetle

Rhipiphoridae

Comments (15)

Magnificent insect, beetles don't usually expose their inner wings like that.
Welcome Amadee.. hope you keep posting more learning lessons for me and all users.. :)
Thanks Mhyke, and thanks for the links Ashish.
http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/wasp-nest-beetle
...this is great indeed...tfs...keep them coming sir...
Intersting... http://ivanov-petrov.livejournal.com/596174.html
I've been learning a lot here, too. It's a great resource! :)
Amazing! Thanks everyone for the greatest learning experience I am gaining from all your photos. It is a pleasure to view them.
Thanks to KristalWatrous for identifying my "fly" as a Wedge-shaped Beetle. :)
amazing...I wonder what's with those antennae
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2011

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