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what kind of Beetle - Asbolus verrucosus
Copyright © 2005 Leo Spinner

what kind of Beetle - Asbolus verrucosus
Mojave or Sonora desert, Arizona, USA
September 30, 2005
My friend sent these photos (which I put his on) and I gave all the info he gave me.
He'd like to know what they are.

Thanks.

Jo

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what kind of Beetle - Asbolus verrucosus what kind of Beetle - Asbolus verrucosus
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Contributed by Jo Ann Poe-McGavin on 10 February, 2006 - 11:56am
Last updated 17 January, 2007 - 8:11pm

Moved
Moved from Cryptoglossa verrucosa.
… Jim McClarin, 17 January, 2007 - 8:11pm login or register to post comments

wrong genus
species is correct but genus is Asbolus.
… kanchan, 17 January, 2007 - 8:17am login or register to post comments

Looks like a powdering wax layer
like the zopherids have to help retain moisture.
… Jim McClarin, 10 February, 2006 - 4:31pm login or register to post comments

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