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subgenus Microsaurus (Quedius subgenus Microsaurus)
Photo#289909
Copyright © 2009
Lynette Elliott
black rove beetle -
Quedius
Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA
June 16, 2009
Size: around 12 mm
It is lifting its hind end in the air (curling it upward) in this shot.
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Contributed by
Lynette Elliott
on 17 June, 2009 - 3:16pm
Last updated 19 March, 2021 - 12:55pm
Moved
Moved from
Quedius
.
May be Q. mesomelinus.
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Boris Büche
, 19 March, 2021 - 12:55pm
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Moved
Moved from
Rove Beetles
. Thanks Adam.
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Lynette Elliott
, 17 June, 2009 - 11:07pm
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Appears to be a species of Qu
Appears to be a species of Quedius
Cheers,
Adam
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Adam Brunke
, 17 June, 2009 - 7:56pm
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