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Metrius contractus Eschscholtz, 1829 - Metrius contractus
Copyright © 2010 Dennis Haines

Metrius contractus Eschscholtz, 1829 - Metrius contractus
North Fork, 3000' elevation, Madera County, California, USA
April 18, 2010
Size: 13 mm
Under bark laying on the ground. After I posted this picture I was puzzled by the circular reflection on the elytra. It almost looked like there was a dimple in the surface. Then I realized that the image is the reflection of the ring light on the scope. I see this artifact in a lot of shiny black species.
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Contributed by Dennis Haines on 19 April, 2010 - 6:06pm
Last updated 20 April, 2010 - 12:15am

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