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False Mealworm Beetle

Alobates pensylvanica

Photo by ForestDragon
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Sleek black beetle with tiny punctures on the elytra.

Habitat:

Backyard, attracted to a blacklight at night.

Reference Links:

Species Alobates pensylvanica - False Mealworm Beetle - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (1)
Maria dB
Nice series showing the beetle from different angles
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PublishedJune 29, 2015

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