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Firebrat - Thermobia domestica
Copyright © 2004 tom murray

Firebrat - Thermobia domestica
Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
June 28, 2004
Contributed by tom murray on 1 May, 2005 - 10:20pm
Last updated 12 November, 2005 - 11:09am

Firebrat
This looks like Thermobia domestica (dark mottling on back, short abdomen, overall "chunky" appearance). More info on Guide page.
… Robin McLeod, 12 November, 2005 - 10:07am

 
Thermobia domestica
I hadn't heard of a Firebrat before, so thanks for the info Robin.
… tom murray, 12 November, 2005 - 11:12am

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