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Chalcolepidius viridipilis Click beetle at the edge of a dense mixed (oak-hickory-pine) forest. Near fallen pines.<br />
Elytra are grooved, while antennae are pectinate. Body has a green shimmer/sparkle.<br />
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Made a &quot;clicking&quot; noise and snapping body posture when I attempted to flip it! <br />
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Note: &quot;Viridipilis&quot; translates (from Latin) to &quot;green hair&quot;. This species has green pubescence!<br />
<figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/80476/chalcolepidius_viridipilis.html" title="Chalcolepidius viridipilis"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/80476_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=1Erok2he6jbTplWUrqqsHh589PY%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Chalcolepidius viridipilis Click beetle at the edge of a dense mixed (oak-hickory-pine) forest. Near fallen pines.<br />
Elytra are grooved, while antennae are pectinate. Body has a green shimmer/sparkle. End of abdomen appears furry.<br />
<br />
Made a &quot;clicking&quot; noise and snapping body posture when I attempted to flip it! <br />
<br />
Note: &quot;Viridipilis&quot; translates (from Latin) to &quot;green hair&quot;. This species has green pubescence!<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/80477/chalcolepidius_viridipilis.html Chalcolepidius viridipilis,Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Chalcolepidius viridipilis,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Chalcolepidius viridipilis

Click beetle at the edge of a dense mixed (oak-hickory-pine) forest. Near fallen pines.
Elytra are grooved, while antennae are pectinate. Body has a green shimmer/sparkle.

Made a "clicking" noise and snapping body posture when I attempted to flip it!

Note: "Viridipilis" translates (from Latin) to "green hair". This species has green pubescence!

Chalcolepidius viridipilis Click beetle at the edge of a dense mixed (oak-hickory-pine) forest. Near fallen pines.<br />
Elytra are grooved, while antennae are pectinate. Body has a green shimmer/sparkle. End of abdomen appears furry.<br />
<br />
Made a "clicking" noise and snapping body posture when I attempted to flip it! <br />
<br />
Note: "Viridipilis" translates (from Latin) to "green hair". This species has green pubescence!<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/80477/chalcolepidius_viridipilis.html Chalcolepidius viridipilis,Geotagged,Spring,United States

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A species of beetle in the Elateridae family.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jun 14, 2019. Captured Jun 13, 2019 03:37 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/49s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm