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Rove Beetle

Platydracus maculosus

Spotting Image 1

Habitat:

Woodland habitat under a dead fallen log.

Notes:

This was the largest rove beetle that I have seen at a little over an inch. This one sat quite still for photos as well.

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2 Comments

beaker98
beaker98 9 years ago

Thanks Mark! I was quite happy as I have never spotted this species before.

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Impressive rovey Bill.

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beaker98
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beaker98

Geneseo, Illinois, USA

Spotted on May 10, 2014
Submitted on May 10, 2014

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