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Geotrupes blackburnii
Copyright © 2008 Cotinis

Geotrupes blackburnii
Snowhill Road north of Cabin Branch Creek, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
February 1, 2008
Size: 14 mm
According to Phil Harpootlian's keys (1), sutural striae incomplete to base (red line).
(Thanks for correction--see comments.)

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Contributed by Cotinis on 28 February, 2008 - 10:32am
Last updated 3 March, 2008 - 3:39am

sutural striae incomplete to base
sutural striae [striae alongside elytral suture] - I've added "suture" to the glossary
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I modified your photo [red line] to highlight this feature, if you object, just replace with original. Your ID is correct by the way.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 28 February, 2008 - 1:34pm login or register to post comments

 
Looks great, thanks!
Thanks, that is what I was trying to say, (and show).
… Cotinis, 28 February, 2008 - 7:40pm login or register to post comments

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