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Quedius (Raphirus) humeralis Rove Beetle head

Note the incised upper lip (labrum) which is a characteristic of the Raphirus subgenus.

ID confirmed by Rove Beetle expert Alexey Solodovnikov.

Beetle found in my garden near Christchurch Park, Ipswich (TM166450) on 18 Sept 2015.

 

Highest position in Explore: #76 on Nov 28, 2015.

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Uploaded on November 28, 2015
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