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shiny-red-elytra - Hesperus
Copyright © 2005 Jim McClarin

shiny-red-elytra - Hesperus
Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
May 28, 2005
Size: 11 - 12 mm
Raised its tail most of the time. Had no fear of larger rove beetles in my light arena.

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Contributed by Jim McClarin on 30 May, 2005 - 7:00pm
Last updated 30 November, 2005 - 8:20pm

Philonthus?
Nice animal. Reminds me of the genus Philonthus, but I am only guessing. Really need a staphylinid expert to visit here:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 31 May, 2005 - 1:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Alas
One of the best experts in Staphs in the country worked at KU and passed away just recently
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 15 December, 2007 - 9:39pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you Eric.
If staph expert won't come to site, I'll send pix to staph expert.
… Jim McClarin, 31 May, 2005 - 9:05pm login or register to post comments

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