Rove Beetle (Platydracus cinnamopterus complex)

Platydracus cinnamopterus complex. Thanks to v belov and Blaine Mathison for providing the determination on bugguide. Found at Rocky Run Fishery Area in south central Wisconsin. Columbia County, Wisconsin, USA.

 

Found on nice sandy path between conifer plantation with hardwoods edge and ag field.

 

Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.

Done