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beetle ? - Dictyoptera simplicipes
Copyright © 2008 Beth Sands

beetle ? - Dictyoptera simplicipes
Silver lake, Amador County, California, USA
June 21, 2008
Size: 1/2"
I had to swat this guy ... gently ... out of the air to see what it was . It looks like a beetle . There were a few flying around down low in the pine forest . At first I thought it was a moth , but it looks like a beetle . It is a really pretty color red , but what kind is it ? Thanks for any help , sincerely Beth
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 21 June, 2008 - 11:59pm
Last updated 22 June, 2008 - 3:15pm

Dictyoptera simplicipes
Dictyoptera simplicipes is the only species that occurs in California. It's a beautiful beetle -- great find! Moved to new species page.

I have a couple of photos of one here that I haven't had time to put in Bugguide.
… Joyce Gross, 22 June, 2008 - 3:21pm login or register to post comments

I'm not an expert
but check out Dictyopterus while you wait for a positive ID. None here from CA yet (see data map), if I'm right.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 22 June, 2008 - 6:48am login or register to post comments

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