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Scirtes oblongus
Photo#460018
Copyright © 2010
Gary R. McClellan
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Scirtes oblongus
Sarasota County, Florida, USA
September 29, 2010
Size: 1/4 inch
Jumps like a flea. Is this an immature roach? Thanks.
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Contributed by
Gary R. McClellan
on 29 September, 2010 - 4:02pm
very neat find -- that's what i thought: Scirtes oblongus
a rare species, just recently found in Fla. -- thanks a lot for this addition, Gary!
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v belov
, 29 September, 2010 - 4:23pm
Scirtes oblongus
V, Much appreciate. I'm going to chill/shoot it again. Gets active, fast. Will add a couple more views.
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Gary R. McClellan
, 29 September, 2010 - 7:28pm
adult, fully winged beetle; looks nice -- will revisit
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v belov
, 29 September, 2010 - 4:19pm