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Brown Beetle - Lyctus opaculus
Copyright © 2017 Chris Joll

Brown Beetle - Lyctus opaculus
Tolleston Dunes, Porter County, Indiana, USA
June 1, 2017

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Contributed by Chris Joll on 1 June, 2017 - 8:46pm
Last updated 17 April, 2021 - 4:09pm

Moved tentatively; did you save the specimen?
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 2 June, 2017 - 1:08am login or register to post comments

 
Yes
Yes
… Chris Joll, 2 June, 2017 - 3:35pm login or register to post comments

 
terrific
you may want to run it thru the key in(1) --sorry, i don't know how familiar you are with the procedure; using dichotomous keys may well be an ordeal without long, arduous, and brutal prior experience [i would know]

do you happen to be in touch with Brad? participate in photo-vouchering? (2)
… v belov, 2 June, 2017 - 3:43pm login or register to post comments

 
I am not in touch with Brad b
I am not in touch with Brad but would like to contribute. Tell me what I need to do.
… Chris Joll, 2 June, 2017 - 3:50pm login or register to post comments

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