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Death Valley Beetle - Ophryastes desertus
Copyright © 2007 Ratman Jones

Death Valley Beetle - Ophryastes desertus
Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley, California, USA
April 16, 2004
Size: 5/8-inch
I followed the tracks across the sand on the dunes near Stovepipe Wells, Death Valley. These were fairly common there, up a few inches on the coarse grass in the early morning. Looking for dew perhaps?
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Contributed by Ratman Jones on 25 July, 2007 - 9:53am
Last updated 18 May, 2009 - 6:56pm

Ophryastes desertus Horn
Charles O'Brien det.

Moved from Ophryastes.
… v belov, 18 May, 2009 - 6:56pm login or register to post comments

Ophryastes sp.
Almost certain this is a species of Ophryastes, characteristic of desert habitats. Nice shot!
… Eric R. Eaton, 25 July, 2007 - 3:07pm login or register to post comments

I love the way this little gu
I love the way this little guy looks. Great shot!
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