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Beetle from North Bass Island, Ohio - Odontotaenius disjunctus
Copyright © 2007 Tom Arbour

Beetle from North Bass Island, Ohio - Odontotaenius disjunctus
North Bass Island, Ottawa County, Ohio, USA
May 3, 2007
This beetle seemed to be sunning itself on a 60 degree, windy and clear day on North Bass Island. It was sitting on a dry and decomposed fallen log. I completely new to insects. I have a blog where I have posted the photo, and would love to know what species this is so I can further embellish the blog post! http://hiramtom.blogspot.com Thank you.
Contributed by Tom Arbour on 5 May, 2007 - 6:30pm
Last updated 5 May, 2007 - 10:20pm

Odontotaenius disjunctus... o
Odontotaenius disjunctus... one of the more social beetles
… Joe, Entomologist (in training), 5 May, 2007 - 6:43pm

 
Family
Passalidae I believe, a Bess Beetle
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 5 May, 2007 - 7:52pm

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