Beetle ID - Pleocoma fimbriata

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Moved from Rain Beetles.

… v belov, 22 November, 2010 - 9:17am

Probably Pleocoma fimbriata.

with corresponding number of antennal lamellae.

… Mirabilis, 17 April, 2009 - 9:08pm

Pleocoma sp.

Pleocoma sp. - image needs data (date/locale).

… Phillip Harpootlian, 16 November, 2006 - 10:48am

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Black Rain Beetles (Pleocoma puncticollis), female above, male below.

… Phillip Harpootlian, 16 November, 2006 - 12:43pm

I agree.

I agree with the ID of Pleocoma sp. ("rain beetles"), and the need for data. Rain beetles have extremely localized populations, and very strange distribution patterns. This might represent a range extension. Who knows until we get the information? This specimen is a male. Females are flightless and never leave their burrows.

… Eric R. Eaton, 16 November, 2006 - 10:56am

Local

This beetle was found (alive) in Shingle Springs, California. Shingle Springs is between Sacramento and Placerville on Hwy 50. The person finding it claims he has seen the same type of beetle before on his property. He knows the next time he catches one to save it for me and I'll report it here with a fresh photo and all the details.

… Bob Thomas, 16 November, 2006 - 11:08pm

rain beetles

I just became aware I live in the middle of a huge rain beetle infestation, near Angels Camp, CA. About two weeks ago during one of the first pelting rains, at night, I killed about 35 hitting my windows. Then i went online, i.d.ed them and read that apparently some people think it difficult to get specimens. It sure wasn't difficult to smash them. Tonight I jarred one that hit my window. Its brown just like others. Anyone interested in a specimen or two? Dead or alive?

… martin-y, 5 December, 2012 - 4:41am