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Nicrophorus guttula
Copyright © 2008 Will Chatfield-Taylor

Nicrophorus guttula
San Gregorio Beach, San Mateo County, California, USA
August 8, 2008
Size: 12mm
This appears to show some orange markings on the ventral side of the apical half of the epipleuron. Guy, does this mean it's a N. guttula?

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Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor on 25 August, 2008 - 4:43pm
Last updated 28 August, 2008 - 1:34pm

Yes
This then is N. guttula
… Guy A. Hanley, 26 August, 2008 - 8:23am

 
Thanks a lot Guy!
Looks like Will and I need to go over some of our ID's again *nudge nudge Will*
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 26 August, 2008 - 12:50pm

 
Yup, got the counter part to
Yup, got the counter part to this one. Good photos!
… William Ericson, 26 August, 2008 - 8:14pm

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