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Darkling beetle

Eleodes sp.

Habitat:

Crossing a gravel road between cattle pastures.

Notes:

I don't recall ever seeing a darkling beetle in this part of the state before.

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2 Comments

Ava10
Ava10 10 years ago

I found one of these and I didn't know what it was called thanks for naming it for me

stho002
stho002 10 years ago

Could be this species: http://bugguide.net/node/view/52519
But, then the elytral depression in yours would have to be an aberration ...

Aaron_G
Spotted by
Aaron_G

Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Aug 17, 2013
Submitted on Aug 22, 2013

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