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Bombardier Beetle - Brachinus mexicanus
Copyright © 2008 tom murray

Bombardier Beetle - Brachinus mexicanus
Safford, Graham County, Arizona, USA
June 23, 2008
Size: 10mm
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Contributed by tom murray on 5 July, 2008 - 12:13pm
Last updated 9 July, 2008 - 4:52pm

Peter
You're doing great with these southwest beetles! Thanks again.
… tom murray, 9 July, 2008 - 4:52pm login or register to post comments

Brachinus mexicanus
based on my microscopic examination of this specimen. Range limited mainly to southwest. Most characteristic is pubescence limited to lateral and apical portions of elytra, absent over entire center portion. Thanks Tom.
… Peter Messer, 9 July, 2008 - 4:44pm login or register to post comments

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