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Beetle 2011.05.07.2376 - Limonius basilaris
Copyright © 2011 Jerry Armstrong

Beetle 2011.05.07.2376 - Limonius basilaris
Moccasin Lake, Winston, Douglas County, Georgia, USA
May 7, 2011
Size: est. 5mm
Need help with ID if possible. Sorry Blaine, this one flew off after one photograph. Notice small parasite attached.
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Contributed by Jerry Armstrong on 8 May, 2011 - 12:25am
Last updated 8 May, 2011 - 9:08am

Moved
Moved from Click Beetles.
The only reason I moved him is due to the mite attached. FRASS if need be.
… Jerry Armstrong, 8 May, 2011 - 9:08am login or register to post comments

Limonius basilaris
This is another Limonius basilaris. The mite attached is probably phoretic (using beetle for transportation) and not parasitic.
… Blaine Mathison, 8 May, 2011 - 6:06am login or register to post comments

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