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Horned Passalus - Odontotaenius disjunctus
Copyright © 2008 Robert Lord Zimlich

Horned Passalus - Odontotaenius disjunctus
Mobile (Dog River), Mobile County, Alabama, USA
November 23, 2008
Size: 30mm
This is one well designed insect. If you find a bessbug, flip it over and checkout its chassis. Despite their appearance, Passalids do not bite.

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Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich on 24 November, 2008 - 6:45am
Last updated 24 November, 2008 - 10:06am

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