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Dermestes Playing Possum 3 - Dermestes talpinus

Dermestes Playing Possum 3 - Dermestes talpinus
Husum, Klickitat County, Washington, USA
May 12, 2015
Size: 6-8mm
These beetles were found on an elk skeleton and when they saw the camera, fell and played 'possum.'The skeleton is near a wetland/prairie remnant. Please confirm or correct this ID. Thanks!

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Dermestes 1 - Dermestes talpinus Dermestes Playing Possum 2 - Dermestes talpinus Dermestes Playing Possum 3 - Dermestes talpinus

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