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Phymaphora californica
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Phymaphora californica
Mt. Tamalpais Watershed, Marin County, California, USA
December 5, 2020
Size: 4mm
Found under the bark of an oak, feeding on white fungus. Covered in mites, presumably hitching a ride, reminiscent of Silphidae mites. Male and female show dimorphic antennae, which is cool.

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Contributed by Chloe and Trevor Van Loon on 9 December, 2020 - 10:27am

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