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A different beetle in Western New York

Armor at it's finest. Meloinae or Oil Beetle. Not seen a lot in Western New York

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Pendleton, New York, United States of America
Copyright: © James Mulrenin