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Odontotaenius disjunctus - Odontotaenius disjunctus
Copyright © 2009 Jason C. Doss

Odontotaenius disjunctus - Odontotaenius disjunctus
Bell Slough Wildlife Area, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA
February 16, 2009
Size: About 2-3cm
I was flipping logs and found at least a half-dozen of these, all of similar size. I was able to tentatively ID them based on photos at this site. The range does not specifically list Arkansas, so is this an unusual find?
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Contributed by Jason C. Doss on 16 February, 2009 - 3:25pm
Last updated 16 February, 2009 - 5:06pm

The ID is correct, though it'
The ID is correct, though it's not too unusual to find them there. This species has a pretty wide distribution in the Eastern US, though in California the family is lacking entirely. Neat beetles in any case :-)
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 16 February, 2009 - 3:31pm login or register to post comments

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