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Stink Beetle

Eleodes obscurus

Description:

A largish beetle about an inch and a half long. Shiny black with ridges on it's wing cases. If frightened or annoyed it points it's butt at you and produces a stinky smell.

Habitat:

open field

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BlueAppaloosa
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BlueAppaloosa

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Jul 13, 2014
Submitted on Nov 9, 2014

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