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Anisostena californica
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Copyright © 2010
Lynette Elliott
tiny black beetle -
Anisostena californica
Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA
May 8, 2010
Size: 4 mm
Found this little guy hanging off my flash cord. I took a few shots near the Hydrangea this morning, so I'm assuming that's where I picked it up.
Microrhopala?
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Contributed by
Lynette Elliott
on 8 May, 2010 - 1:20pm
Last updated 5 December, 2010 - 2:00pm
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Nice, a new species for BugGuide; ID's using Staines (2006).
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Blaine Mathison
, 8 May, 2010 - 1:53pm
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sweeeet... expected so much of you, Blaine my man
Lynette dear -- keep an eye out for them; great stuff!
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v belov
, 8 May, 2010 - 1:55pm
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how about Anisostena? i'll ask around
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v belov
, 8 May, 2010 - 1:47pm
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