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Snail-eating Ground Beetle

Scaphinotus sp

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Metallic purple all over.

Habitat:

Found under a moist log in an oak forest.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 10 years ago
Snail-eating Ground Beetle
Scaphinotus sp. Genus Scaphinotus - BugGuide.Net


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AshleyT
AshleyT 10 years ago

I added it Keith, and thanks for the ID again!

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 10 years ago

Please consider adding this gorgeous beetle to the Beetles! mission.
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1150...

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AshleyT
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AshleyT

Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 28, 2013
Submitted on May 2, 2013

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