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Is this Scaphinotus angusticollis. - Scaphinotus angusticollis
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Is this Scaphinotus angusticollis. - Scaphinotus angusticollis
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
September 27, 2008
Could anyone let me know if this is Scaphinotus angusticollis.
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Contributed by Kildale on 27 September, 2008 - 5:31pm
Last updated 15 October, 2008 - 11:47am

Snail Eating Ground Beetle
This is either in the genus Scaphinotus or Sphaeroderus, depending on the size. Scaphinotus species are large, and Sphaeroderus species are more minute
… Roar, 4 October, 2008 - 8:58pm login or register to post comments

 
Beetle
It was rather big for the beetles I have seen here, body about 5/8 inch I would say. Thank you for your note.
… Kildale, 4 October, 2008 - 11:29pm login or register to post comments

Appears so.
Genus is certainly correct, and in overall appearance looks closest to S. angusticollis....
… Eric R. Eaton, 28 September, 2008 - 2:11pm login or register to post comments

 
Beetle
Thank you Eric, I used your book, page 133, to ID it.
… Kildale, 28 September, 2008 - 2:44pm login or register to post comments

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