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Utah Rove? - Gauropterus fulgidus
Copyright © 2009 Kerry S. Matz

Utah Rove? - Gauropterus fulgidus
Salt Lake City (N40°45.376'W111°50.953'ele4664'), Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
May 25, 2009
Size: 12mm
Common at this site in previous years, finally some better shots. Suggestions appreciated?

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Utah Rove? - Gauropterus fulgidus Utah Rove? - Gauropterus fulgidus Utah Rove? - Gauropterus fulgidus
Contributed by Kerry S. Matz on 27 May, 2009 - 6:52pm

Moved
Moved from Rove Beetles.
… v belov, 27 May, 2009 - 7:50pm

This is the introduced Gaurop
This is the introduced Gauropterus fulgidus, a beautiful species found in compost, farms and in gardens/backyards.


Cheers,
Adam
… Adam Brunke, 27 May, 2009 - 7:20pm

Xantholinini
sorry can't tell you more
… v belov, 27 May, 2009 - 6:59pm

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