Marsh Ground Beetle (Elaphrus californicus)

Elaphrus californicus Mannerheim, 1843. Thanks to v belov for providing the species determination on bugguide. Found at George J Hatfield State Park just NE of Newman California. Merced County, California, USA.

 

Found on sandy bank of Merced River.

 

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

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