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birdbath clown beetle - Epierus
Copyright © 2006 Jim McClarin

birdbath clown beetle - Epierus
Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
July 6, 2006
Size: 2.2 mm
Beetle went perfectly still in tucked posture, allowing sharper underside image, but would not untuck when righted. I'll check later.

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Contributed by Jim McClarin on 6 July, 2006 - 8:45pm
Last updated 14 May, 2007 - 4:51pm

Moved
Moved from Pulicarius.
… Jim McClarin, 14 May, 2007 - 4:51pm

Moved
Moved from Clown Beetles.
… Jim McClarin, 13 April, 2007 - 7:45pm

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