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Forked Fungus Beetle

Bolitotherus cornutus

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

~ 1/4 inch long (6mm) Lumpy exoskeleton

Species ID Suggestions

Forked Fungus Beetle (female)

Bolitotherus cornutus

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BugEric
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Comments (1)
BugEric
Please note that the ironclad beetle species you suggested does not occur anywhere near Iowa.

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PublishedOctober 21, 2014

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