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Thanasimus formicarius (Linnaeus, 1758) 10 mm long Cleridae Ant beetle,France,Geotagged,Spring,Thanasimus formicarius Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Thanasimus formicarius (Linnaeus, 1758)

10 mm long Cleridae

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The Ant beetle

The ant beetle , also known as the European red-bellied clerid, is a medium size insect, rather soft-bodied, with strong mandibles that can tear between the hard sclerotized integument of bark beetles. Larvae and adults are common predators of bark beetles in Europe.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Claude CHAVAND
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By Claude CHAVAND

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Uploaded May 13, 2021. Captured May 13, 2021 17:20 in La Chomette, 42740 Doizieux, France.
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  • ILCE-7M2
  • f/6.3
  • 1/60s
  • ISO250
  • 90mm