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New Smallest Beetle !!! (for bugguide, me)
Copyright © 2006 Jim McClarin

New Smallest Beetle !!! (for bugguide, me)
Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
October 4, 2006
Size: about 0.5 mm
F L I G H T !

This view is of the backside of one of these beetles more-or-less airborne. You can see the feathery (non-membranous) wings at full extension, ready for a downstroke.

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Contributed by Jim McClarin on 4 October, 2006 - 9:04pm
Last updated 14 March, 2008 - 3:08pm

Nice find
Nice find, nice images, especially this one!
… Stephen_WV, 5 October, 2006 - 4:54am

 
Thanks, Stephen.
This is my favorite as well. I was happy to get some images that illustrate the name so well.
… Jim McClarin, 5 October, 2006 - 5:01am

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