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Rove Beetle

Ocypus sp

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A long black beetle about 18 mms in length with very short elytra. Abdomen segmented.
Very fast moving

Habitat:

leaf litter in a variety of environments.

Notes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rove_beetle

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PublishedDecember 17, 2011

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