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Bessbug, Patent-leather Beetle, Jerusalem Beetle

Odontotaenius disjunctus

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Vincent, Alabama

Barling, Arkansas

Fountain, Florida

Barnesville, Georgia

Thomaston, Georgia

Millersville, Maryland

Corning, Ohio

Stanardsville, Virginia

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Gnat666

Barnesville, GA | July 2012 | Positive

I have found rotten hardwood logs with dozens of larvae and several adults. I am keeping many of the grubs in captivity to see if I can get adults from them.

sallyg

Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | August 2006 | Positive

A big black beetle, over an inch long, with lengthwise grooves on the wings. Fairly common in well-rotted logs. Can be handled; I've never been pinched. Fun to show the kids!

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