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Black, segmented larvae.
Copyright © 2019 dhend9

Black, segmented larvae.

Dripping Springs, Hays County, Texas, USA
April 13, 2019
Size: 4cm
Found in leaf litter. In all images, it's head is to the left.

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Black, segmented larvae. Possible Carabidae larvae? Possible Carabidae larvae?
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Contributed by dhend9 on 14 April, 2019 - 9:18am
Last updated 27 March, 2025 - 1:05pm

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Moved per K.V. Makarov's offline communication
Moved from Unidentified Larvae.
… v belov, 27 March, 2025 - 1:05pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Beetles.
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