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Boreaphilus hennigianus? - Boreaphilus henningianus
Copyright © 2010 tom murray

Boreaphilus hennigianus? - Boreaphilus henningianus
Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
March 26, 2010
Size: 3.4mm
Found in leaf litter at the edge of a brook.
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Contributed by tom murray on 26 March, 2010 - 10:05pm
Last updated 27 March, 2010 - 11:59am

thanks guys
i was reluctant to move it to species exactly because of those reduced elytra

Moved from Rove Beetles.
… v belov, 27 March, 2010 - 11:59am login or register to post comments

It is, and the most brachypte
It is, and the most brachypterous one yet in the guide it seems. Looks more like the ones I have from boreal Canada than the ones found farther south. I agree this is a nicer shot, let's include this one instead.

Thanks Tom
Adam
… Adam Brunke, 27 March, 2010 - 11:54am login or register to post comments

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