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Black beetle long antennae subtly striped back Massachusetts - Meloe
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Black beetle long antennae subtly striped back Massachusetts - Meloe
Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
September 23, 2009
Size: 1 1/4 inches
We were very impressed by its size. I've been through the beetles area but can't seem to find a match with its big body!

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Contributed by bellaonline on 24 September, 2009 - 12:43am
Last updated 25 September, 2009 - 4:01pm

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… George Waldren, 25 September, 2009 - 4:01pm login or register to post comments

female 'oil beetle' [Meloe]
the pix are just short of detail to tell species
… v belov, 24 September, 2009 - 8:17am login or register to post comments

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