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Pelectomoides sp.
Its a rather broad shouldered beetle perched precariously on the tip of a reed at a local pond. Pectinate antennae are featured in several insect families and I need to research to find this beetle ID.
Wedge-shaped Beetle - Pelectomoides sp. http://www.lifeunseen.com/index2_list_24... http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_... http://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/Humped-b...
Spotted on Mar 11, 2013
Submitted on Mar 11, 2013
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Thank you ShannaB That seems to be ccorrect. Its good to find another of the many dozens of beetle families.
Wedge-shaped Beetle - Pelectomoides sp.
Maybe Rhipiphoridae family? Awesome antennae! : ) http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
Thank you Maria
Nice first shot of those antennae!