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unknown - Paederus
Copyright © 2009 Dave Eddy

unknown - Paederus
Swaledale, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
November 20, 2009
Size: approx 1/8"
I picked up a rock and found this insect on the bottom side. My guess is an Earwig in it's early stage,and a female.

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unknown - Paederus unknown - Paederus
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Contributed by Dave Eddy on 21 November, 2009 - 6:15am
Last updated 21 November, 2009 - 12:14pm

adult beetle -- Paederus sp.
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 21 November, 2009 - 6:21am login or register to post comments

 
Thank You
for the ID. Man I was way off.
… Dave Eddy, 21 November, 2009 - 6:24am login or register to post comments

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