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What is this ? A beetle of some sort ? - Odontotaenius disjunctus
Copyright © 2009 stratoman

What is this ? A beetle of some sort ? - Odontotaenius disjunctus
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
May 24, 2009
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Contributed by stratoman on 16 July, 2009 - 10:12am
Last updated 16 July, 2009 - 7:24pm

Horned Passalus beetle, Odontotaenius disjunctus
Here's one I found around here in KS. They live in groups in rotting trees, and the adults care for their young. Looks like yours is lost from its family. :)

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… Andrew Williams, 16 July, 2009 - 11:15am login or register to post comments

 
Another random fact...
They click and squeak to communicate with their larvae!
… Breanna Lyle, 16 July, 2009 - 12:38pm login or register to post comments

 
beetle sounds
I've picked up a number of longhorns that make squeaking sounds when you handle them. As I recall the wheel bug does it too. I didn't know that these beetles communicated this way. Very interesting.
… Andrew Williams, 16 July, 2009 - 1:15pm login or register to post comments

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