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Darkling Beetle - Blapstinus metallicus
Copyright © 2008 Peter Cristofono

Darkling Beetle - Blapstinus metallicus
Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
May 1, 2008
Contributed by Peter Cristofono on 1 May, 2008 - 3:27pm
Last updated 27 June, 2008 - 11:37am

Moved
Moved from Darkling Beetles.

Eyes completely divided distinguishes this from other Tenebs in your area. The shiny color places it in metallicus.
… Kojun Kanda, 27 June, 2008 - 11:37am

Tenebrionidae.
I'm reluctant to say anything more than that:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 1 May, 2008 - 6:02pm

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