Darkling Beetle (Ammodonus fossor)

Ammodonus fossor (LeConte 1847). Found at Rocky Run Fishery Area in south central Wisconsin. Columbia County, Wisconsin, USA.

 

A psammophilous species. Found in shallow debris pit in sand blow in oak savanna habitat.

 

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

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