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Beetle larva
Copyright © 2017 gnhoney

Beetle larva
Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
December 21, 2017
This larva was caught by a shrike and stored on a barbed wire fence separating a cattle field from a field of native grass. Is that broad head distinctive?
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Contributed by gnhoney on 28 December, 2017 - 2:37pm
Last updated 21 January, 2018 - 12:44pm

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Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 21 January, 2018 - 12:44pm login or register to post comments

I would guess Carabidae or Staphylinidae
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The large head appears to be a result of dehydration. Since the head is more heavily armored than the body, the body probably shriveled as it dried up.
… C, 28 December, 2017 - 7:27pm login or register to post comments

 
Makes sense!
Thanks.
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