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Chlaenius aestivus
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Copyright © 2004
Cotinis
Vivid Metallic Ground Beetles -
Chlaenius aestivus
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Durham County, North Carolina, USA
July 6, 2004
Size: 15 mm
Found on a lighted wall in the morning, where they appeared to be pursuing other insects, in addition to each other. Male of this pair was captured, measured at 15 mm.
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Cotinis
on 25 October, 2004 - 7:25am
Last updated 12 May, 2009 - 3:52am
Chlaenius aestivus Say
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