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Dorsal view, Faux Tiger Beetle: Which one? - Elaphrus
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Dorsal view, Faux Tiger Beetle: Which one? - Elaphrus
Stream side, glacial sand plain, Saratoga County, New York, USA
March 29, 2009
Size: < 1/4 inch
Trying to see if I can get this thing to species level. . .

Elaphrus ________

Best,
Kenny

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Elaphrus Dorsal view, Faux Tiger Beetle: Which one? - Elaphrus Faux Tiger Beetle - Elaphrus
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Contributed by naturexchange on 30 March, 2009 - 2:07pm
Last updated 15 April, 2009 - 7:35pm

i would go with E. ruscarius Say
to be sure, a much sharper picture needed
… v belov, 30 March, 2009 - 3:26pm login or register to post comments

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