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4-spotted Sap Beetle - Glischrochilus quadrisignatus
Copyright © 2004 Robin McLeod

4-spotted Sap Beetle - Glischrochilus quadrisignatus
Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada
April 17, 2004
Size: 5-6 mm
Just because I've known these familiar critters as "beer bugs" since I was 6 years old, it doesn't mean I'm an alcoholic. However, I am. ;)

Also called picnic beetles, they're widespread in North America, and also occur in Europe. More info in the Guide.
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Contributed by Robin McLeod on 11 January, 2005 - 5:56pm

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