MARSH BEETLE

MARSH BEETLE

Scirtes orbiculatus
MARSH BEETLES (Scirtidae)

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This beetle is about 2-3mm long (1/10th of an inch). Its coloration is variable but usually is brownish with a central light spot.

 

These beetles are usually found in wet areas. This one was photographed along stream trail.

 

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