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Platydracus maculosus? - Platydracus maculosus
Copyright © 2008 Jerrod Johnson

Platydracus maculosus? - Platydracus maculosus
Auburn, lee County, Alabama, USA
March 28, 2008
Size: 2.5 cm
This little guy was found in a field. It literally flew into my net? He then proceeded to exhibit his powerful bite. Ouch!

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Contributed by Jerrod Johnson on 23 July, 2009 - 10:54am
Last updated 26 July, 2009 - 10:13am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ethan Friedman, 26 July, 2009 - 10:13am login or register to post comments

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… Ethan Friedman, 26 July, 2009 - 10:12am login or register to post comments

Yes.
A 'little' dusty, but yes, your ID is correct.
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