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Snail-hunting Ground Beetle

Scaphinotus marginatus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

This ground beetle had heavily-grooved, metallic purple elytra with green edges. It also had a mite riding on it.

Habitat:

Rocky, moist yard

Reference Links:

Species Scaphinotus marginatus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Snail-hunting Ground beetle

Scaphinotus marginatus

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Alaska Fauna and Flora
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Great Alaskan Challenge
Photographed
PublishedDecember 21, 2016

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