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winter beetle - Oiceoptoma
Copyright © 2010 Gretchen Meyer

winter beetle - Oiceoptoma
Washington County, Wisconsin, USA
March 6, 2010
Size: about 20 mm
Saw this beetle crawling on the snow while X-C skiing. It was warm, maybe 40o F. perhaps a carrion beetle? any known to come out on warm days in winter? image is not great, had small camera with me while skiing.
Contributed by Gretchen Meyer on 6 March, 2010 - 5:01pm
Last updated 2 May, 2012 - 9:23am

Moved
Moved from Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice.

Sorry I meant to move one image over to Psocodea and accidentally moved like 10 there. Whoops!
… Natalie Hernandez, 7 March, 2010 - 8:28pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Natalie Hernandez, 7 March, 2010 - 8:25pm

Incidentally...
I think (I hope!) your size estimate is off. If it's really 20 cm, you sure grow 'em big up north!
… Ken Wolgemuth, 6 March, 2010 - 5:13pm

Something in/near
Oiceoptoma, perhaps?



The Guide has records as early as April for these critters in Wisconsin.

I'm no expert, however, so please wait for a second opinion.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 6 March, 2010 - 5:10pm

 
Winter insects are crazy.
Haha I like that the description is "It was warm, maybe 40F". I'm a WI native, but have moved out to CA and have to listen to everyone gripe and moan about how cold it is when its 40 out...

I plan on moving back to WI :)
… Natalie Hernandez, 7 March, 2010 - 9:42am

 
correct ID...
error in measurement.
… Blaine Mathison, 6 March, 2010 - 5:52pm

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