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False Mealworm Beetle

Alobates pennsylvanica

Description:

Live beneath bark and logs and are found throughout the United States. Their blood changes to a high concentration of glycerol with the cold weather, and they can then hibernate without physical damage.

Habitat:

Found under bark.

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JVM
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JVM

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Aug 23, 2011
Submitted on Aug 23, 2011

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