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Elateridae - Ampedus areolatus
Copyright © 2008 Nicolas Gompel

Elateridae - Ampedus areolatus
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
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Contributed by Nicolas Gompel on 27 April, 2008 - 4:18am
Last updated 28 April, 2008 - 2:40pm

Ampedus areolatus
looks to be Ampedus areolatus Say. The pronotum on yours appears darker than some, but still believe it fits the species. Should be about 4mm.

striking image!
… Tim R. Moyer, 27 April, 2008 - 10:06pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks a lot Tim!
Thanks a lot Tim!
… Nicolas Gompel, 28 April, 2008 - 2:39pm login or register to post comments

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