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Fire-colored Beetle

Pedilus sp.

Photo by Christine Y.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Beetle with black head, antennae, and elytra. Thorax was reddish brown.

Habitat:

Spotted on a plant beside a stream in a deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Genus Pedilus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Fire-colored Beetle

Pedilus sp.

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (3)
Christine Y.
Thanks maplemoth, and thank you ForestDragon for the ID.

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PublishedMay 30, 2017

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