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Oedemeridae - Prolixocupes lobiceps
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Oedemeridae - Prolixocupes lobiceps
Chiriaco Summit, Riverside County, California, USA
April 22, 2025
Size: 10 mm
Oedemeridae?

Tarsal 4-4-5
Eye not notched
10 mm body only
Black lighting while camping near the SW entrance to Joshua Tree National Park

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Contributed by Keith Will on 23 April, 2025 - 8:40pm
Last updated 24 April, 2025 - 12:12am

lovely bug.
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 24 April, 2025 - 12:13am login or register to post comments

Reticulated Beetle
One of the Reticulated Beetles, Family Cupedidae.

In your area I imagine it is Prolixocupes lobiceps, but please wait for confirmation.
… Jeff Brown, 23 April, 2025 - 9:06pm login or register to post comments

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