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Colliuris pensylvanica
Unique shape characterizes this genus, and they are likely ant mimics. Head and pronotum black, parts of head and pronotum reddish in the similar C. ludoviciana. (information from BugGuide)
These beetles were attracted to my black light.
Spotted on Aug 13, 2011
Submitted on Nov 26, 2012
2 Comments
Spectacular!
Wonderful Carabid!