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Old 26-07-2007, 02:19 PM
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No the elytra are definitely short - which should be a clue in itself! Yes, the jaws look very efficient!

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Originally Posted by Guy F View Post
Interesting looking beetle, looks like it could give a good bite if it had to!
The elytra look quite strange, it looks like they are too short for the wings although it may just be patterning?
Guy
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