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Huge Beetle




Huge Beetle

Originally uploaded by Eamon Ford.

We found this beetle in the garage. The body (not including antennae or stinger) is 2 1/2 inches long!

Does anybody know what kind this is? If so, post in the comments.

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3 Responses to “Huge Beetle”

  1. Aveger Says:
    August 2nd, 2006 at 11:25 am

    Did you take a photo of the underside?? I almost have it.

  2. Aveger Says:
    August 2nd, 2006 at 11:28 am

    Actually I am going to say its the “California Spider Beetle” Here is a photo of him as well. http://www.uidaho.edu/so-id/entomology/California%20spider%20beetle.jpg They don’t always have the “tail” as you can see.

  3. Eamon Says:
    August 2nd, 2006 at 8:18 pm

    Aha. Maybe that’s it.

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