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Sensible Beetle - Alobates pennsylvanica
Copyright © 2009 Ashley Bradford

Sensible Beetle - Alobates pennsylvanica
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
June 21, 2009
Size: 1.5 cm
Found this beetle on the screen tonight, probably attracted to the light. He hung out in the same position for quite awhile (still there at the moment, in fact). Does anyone know what kind?
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Contributed by Ashley Bradford on 21 June, 2009 - 12:07am
Last updated 22 June, 2009 - 10:45am

Alobates pennsylvanica
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… v belov, 21 June, 2009 - 1:27am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks so much!
Glad I didn't try to pick him up or anything!
… Ashley Bradford, 22 June, 2009 - 10:45am login or register to post comments

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