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Interesting insect, but what is it? - Platydracus
Copyright © 2007 June Tveekrem

Interesting insect, but what is it? - Platydracus
Howard County, Maryland, USA
May 14, 2007
Size: 20-25 mm
This was walking across a paved path between grassy areas near a large pond. It seemed to prefer walking rather than flying, though it could fly. It raised its abdomen like a scorpion when threatened.

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Contributed by June Tveekrem on 15 May, 2007 - 7:35pm
Last updated 16 May, 2007 - 8:15pm

Staphylinid
This is a Staphylinid beetle. Not sure what genus or species. Looks close to Ontholestes...I'm not saying that's what it is. There are plenty of beetle experts around.
… Nick Fensler, 15 May, 2007 - 7:50pm login or register to post comments

 
Platydracus maculosus?
Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. From browsing through the staphylinidae portion of the guide, it looks a lot like the images of Platydracus maculosus. Anybody know if it is?
… June Tveekrem, 15 May, 2007 - 9:34pm login or register to post comments

 
I'm not sure if it is maculos
I'm not sure if it is maculosus, but it's for sure Platydracus.
… Pierre-Marc Brousseau, 15 May, 2007 - 10:19pm login or register to post comments

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