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Odd Beetle (Thylodrias contractus)
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Copyright © 2014
Spencer K. Monckton
Mystery household bug -
Thylodrias contractus
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 21, 2014
Size: 3.5 mm
I found this little thing clinging to a pair of shorts that were hanging in the closet. It was before noon.
Any guesses?
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Contributed by
Spencer K. Monckton
on 22 September, 2014 - 1:47pm
Last updated 24 November, 2018 - 1:21pm
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Blaine Mathison
, 22 September, 2014 - 2:12pm
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How about a female "Odd Beetle"?
That's my best guess, at any rate. Hold on for expert confirmation or correction.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 22 September, 2014 - 2:09pm
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Looks spot-on to me, thanks s
Looks spot-on to me, thanks so much!
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Spencer K. Monckton
, 22 September, 2014 - 2:20pm
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gee willickers!
Odd indeed! What an interesting find.
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dvoribird
, 25 September, 2020 - 2:05pm
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