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Galerita bicolor
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Copyright © 2008
Stephen Durrenberger
False Bombardier Beetle -
Galerita bicolor
Hurricane, Putnam County, West Virginia, USA
June 15, 2008
Size: 1.125 inches
Can these beetles pose a problem if they are found inside the house? I have found several of them near my house, recently, and now two inside the house.
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Contributed by
Stephen Durrenberger
on 16 June, 2008 - 11:24pm
Last updated 4 April, 2024 - 2:56pm
Moved
Moved from
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v belov
, 17 November, 2009 - 11:06pm
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typo!
moved to genus page.
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Boris Büche
, 17 June, 2008 - 2:42am
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sorry! fixed it!!
sorry! fixed it!!
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Stephen Durrenberger
, 17 June, 2008 - 6:44pm
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Galerita sp.
can't think of any problem. my wife usually nags me about removing bugscreens all around the house, though. other than that... and the smell if you squish a handful...
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v belov
, 16 June, 2008 - 11:51pm
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