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Beetle something - Corticeus parallelus
Copyright © 2009 Tim Moyer

Beetle something - Corticeus parallelus
Medford, (~25 miles east of Philadelphia, PA) Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
August 10, 2009
Size: 3.2mm
this one has everything tucked in. I'm not sure where to start. Suggestions welcome :)

came to UV light

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Contributed by Tim Moyer on 13 December, 2009 - 9:57pm
Last updated 14 December, 2009 - 11:43am

Moved
Thanks v!

From Corticeus, the shoulders make this one key easily to C. parallelus. See comments under Jim's

Moved from Corticeus.
… Tim Moyer, 14 December, 2009 - 11:43am

rule of thumb: Feel lost? Try tenebs first!
Moved from Beetles.
… v belov, 13 December, 2009 - 10:16pm

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