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Marsh Beetle - Contacyphon
Copyright © 2014 Robert Lord Zimlich

Marsh Beetle - Contacyphon
Mobile (Dog River), Mobile County, Alabama, USA
May 29, 2014
Size: 2.5mm
Would this be a Cyphon like I posted here? If so, I'll frass the other, as these are better images for May.

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Marsh Beetle - Contacyphon Marsh Beetle - Contacyphon
Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich on 30 May, 2014 - 11:30am
Last updated 1 February, 2015 - 3:57pm

Moved
Moved from Contacyphon.
… v belov, 1 February, 2015 - 3:57pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 30 May, 2014 - 12:44pm

not necessarily the same sp., but it's a Cyphon alright
do not frass anything
… v belov, 30 May, 2014 - 11:45am

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