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Whatzit-covered bostrichid - Xylobiops basilaris
Copyright © 2006 Jim McClarin

Whatzit-covered bostrichid - Xylobiops basilaris
Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
May 31, 2006
Size: 5.2 mm
I wondered what had laid its eggs all over this beetle, not taking the time at first to watch the "eggs" and see if they moved. I was still thinking it was a "plain old" scol*ytine.

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Contributed by Jim McClarin on 3 June, 2006 - 11:21am

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