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Geotrupes opacus
Copyright © 2006 Phillip Harpootlian

Geotrupes opacus
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
August 23, 1973
Highly technical tips to aid in the ID of this sp.: It's dull black!

Note: the elytral punctures show remarkably well in this less than great photo, but are not typically obvious to the naked eye - generally just appears dull flat black.

Not a great shot, but will do for now
Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian on 9 June, 2006 - 6:27pm
Last updated 6 September, 2012 - 9:09am

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