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Soldier Beetle - Trypherus latipennis
Copyright © 2005 knapperbill

Soldier Beetle - Trypherus latipennis
Geneseo, Henry County, Illinois, USA
June 18, 2005
Size: 1 cm
Can anyone confirm that this is a soldier beetle, possibly Trypherus? It was very small and I did not have time to zoom in too much before it flew off. I looked in the guide and one of the two photos under Trypherus looked very similar. Thanks.

Bill
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Contributed by knapperbill on 16 January, 2006 - 3:08pm
Last updated 25 June, 2007 - 3:42pm

Moved
Moved from Trypherus.
… john and jane balaban, 25 June, 2007 - 3:42pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Trypherus.
… Boris Büche, 2 April, 2007 - 10:24am login or register to post comments

I think you're right.
The elytra look a wee bit longer in yours in proportion to the others, but maybe that's a sexual difference rather than a species difference.
… Jim McClarin, 16 January, 2006 - 5:40pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree.
Nice image. These beetles can be incredibly abundant in some cases.
… Eric R. Eaton, 17 January, 2006 - 1:11pm login or register to post comments

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