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Photo#15683
Oil Sheen Darkling Beetle - Tarpela micans

Oil Sheen Darkling Beetle - Tarpela micans
Near Ruraldale, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
April 27, 1990
As with the other Tarpela photos on this site, the most likely species seems to be T. micans.

As always, ID feedback appreciated.

Moved
Moved from Tarpela.

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