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unknown beetle El Centro, CA - Chalcolepidius webbi
Copyright © 2010 Robert J Japp

unknown beetle El Centro, CA - Chalcolepidius webbi
El Centro, Imperial County, California, USA
July 13, 2010
Size: approx 2 inches
DARK green with white edges. spits yellowish fluid. makes a popping noise when picked up.
Contributed by Robert J Japp on 16 July, 2010 - 11:11am
Last updated 5 August, 2013 - 11:44am

Great bug!
Can you offer details on specifically where you found this and how? Did it arrive at a black light or something like that? I'd like to go out there this weekend to look for one. Thanks!
… Jay Keller, 20 July, 2016 - 7:21pm

wunderbar. thanks, guys
Moved from Chalcolepidius.
… v belov, 16 July, 2010 - 11:18pm

Chalcolepidius webbi
Usually on willows this time of year in the low elevations.
… William B. Warner, 16 July, 2010 - 11:05pm

 
speaking of elevations, Bill:

--do you happen to know this Selatosomus?
… v belov, 16 July, 2010 - 11:22pm

nice one; cropped & brightened
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 16 July, 2010 - 3:21pm

Click beetle
This is a click beetle. Maybe Chalcoepidius webbi.
… Gabe, 16 July, 2010 - 11:16am

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