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Marsh Ground Beetle - Elaphrus americanus
Copyright © 2005 tom murray

Marsh Ground Beetle - Elaphrus americanus
Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
April 8, 2005
Size: <1/4"
This one was running along in the mud and grass in a wooded swampy area. Interesting lookin little thing, any ideas?

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Contributed by tom murray on 9 April, 2005 - 10:07pm
Last updated 30 March, 2009 - 3:39pm

Elaphrus americanus, i suppose
though i wish the pix were taken at least a year later :-]
Moved from Marsh Ground Beetles.
… v belov, 30 March, 2009 - 3:39pm login or register to post comments

 
I looked for these last year
but came up empty. I'll try to find them again this year at the same location, and get better photos.
… tom murray, 30 March, 2009 - 4:26pm login or register to post comments

Elaphrus species
There's one in the Guide. They like moist habitats such as mud flats or damp woods. Reminds me of a miniature tiger beetle.
… Robin McLeod, 9 April, 2005 - 10:57pm login or register to post comments

 
Marsh Ground Beetle
Thanks Robin, I'll move it over.
… tom murray, 9 April, 2005 - 11:42pm login or register to post comments

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