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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Beetles (Coleoptera) » Adephaga » Trout-Stream Beetles (Amphizoidae) » Amphizoa » Amphizoa lecontei
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no idea what this one is - Amphizoa lecontei
Copyright © 2008 Kadyn Ward

no idea what this one is - Amphizoa lecontei
dhotgun valley, Island Park County, Idaho, USA
Size: 1/2 inch?
this was found in the mud along a creekbank, but I dont know if that would mean anything. I seem to remember him being more of an olive green color, but he has faded to more of a brown. Ive tried for years to figure this guy out, but he eludes me still. anyone have any leads?

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no idea what this one is - Amphizoa lecontei no idea what this one is - Amphizoa lecontei
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Contributed by Kadyn Ward on 9 August, 2008 - 10:06pm
Last updated 18 December, 2008 - 12:02pm

Moved
Moved from Trout-Stream Beetles.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 18 December, 2008 - 12:02pm login or register to post comments

Amphizoa lecontei Matthews. Of the thr
Amphizoa lecontei. Of the three species in Amphizoa it is the only one with this "leathery" look to it.
… Dennis Haines, 17 December, 2008 - 11:21am login or register to post comments

very nice indeed,
but please-please don't pin insects thru pronotum -- for each group there are specific pinning rules, but none is pinned like that. You'll find guidelines in any insect guide
… v belov, 10 August, 2008 - 11:39pm login or register to post comments

 
Oh I know...
I know that now, but I'm just an amateur ( I'm only fifteen) and didnt know that when I collected this guy. I havent pinned beetles through the pronotum for a year or so though, so my more recent specimens will be more correct.
… Kadyn Ward, 10 August, 2008 - 11:57pm login or register to post comments

 
thank you -- i appreciate this
u'v captured a very interesting beetle, so it was painful for me to see it maimed like this... pls keep collecting, i'd be happy to see more of your finds & pics
… v belov, 11 August, 2008 - 12:05am login or register to post comments

 
yah
I'm planning on going back to the place where I found this guy and see if I can find any more. If this is such a surprising find, it's worth trying to get a proper specimen. If youre really interested, I could probably try to find an extra for you if you want.
… Kadyn Ward, 11 August, 2008 - 1:09am login or register to post comments

 
thanks a lot ...
...for your kind offer, but i quit collecting years ago... But i'm sure Idaho Nat Hist Survey, if any, or another state/local collection wouldn't mind having them
… v belov, 11 August, 2008 - 2:03am login or register to post comments

I think Amphizoidae
The trout-stream beetles are rare in collections. Nice find.
… Skip Blanchard, 10 August, 2008 - 10:18am login or register to post comments

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