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Flat Bark Beetle - Cucujus clavipes I was SHOCKED to see this beetle. It&#039;s one of my favorite species and I rarely see it.<br />
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Habitat: Streamside in a deciduous forest<br />
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*I took it home to photograph<br />
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Habitat: Streamside in a deciduous forest<br />
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*I took it home to photograph<br />
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Flat Bark Beetle - Cucujus clavipes

I was SHOCKED to see this beetle. It's one of my favorite species and I rarely see it.

Habitat: Streamside in a deciduous forest

*I took it home to photograph

Flat Bark Beetle - Cucujus clavipes I was SHOCKED to see this beetle. It's one of my favorite species and I rarely see it.<br />
<br />
Habitat: Streamside in a deciduous forest<br />
<br />
*I took it home to photograph<br />
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''Cucujus clavipes'' is known as the flat bark beetle. It is found throughout North America. These are generally found near tree line under bark of dead poplar and ash trees.Bercha, R. 2017. Red Flat Bark Beetle. In: Insects of Alberta. Downloaded on 27 November 28, 2017 ''C. clavipes'' are described as phloem-feeding and often predators of other small insects, such as wood-boring beetles, and mites. These are usually seen during spring-summer seasons. Having a cold habitat, these beetles must go.. more

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Uploaded Mar 27, 2021. Captured Mar 27, 2021 11:38 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm