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Ground Beetle - Chlaenius aestivus
Copyright © 2005 Erik Blosser

Ground Beetle - Chlaenius aestivus
Grantham, Pennsylvania, USA
April 23, 2005
I found a lot of these beetles recently. Is this genus Chlaenius? Also one group was found with several false blister beetles among them. Is this coincidence?
Contributed by Erik Blosser on 24 April, 2005 - 8:08pm
Last updated 12 May, 2009 - 4:01am

Chlaenius aestivus Say
Moved from Vivid Metallic Ground Beetles.
… v belov, 12 May, 2009 - 4:01am

Chlaenius-yes
Yes, I believe the pubescence and the punctures on the elytra are distinctive for that genus.

I'll move to guide--ID Request is very busy.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
… Cotinis, 24 April, 2005 - 11:02pm

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