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πŸͺ² Beetles

Brown-winged Rove Beetle

Tasgius ater

About

A large, uniformly dark rove beetle with subtly brownish elytra, closely related to Tasgius melanarius. It prefers more rural habitats than its congener and is often found in agricultural landscapes.

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Did You Know?

Farmers historically considered this beetle beneficial, as it actively hunts crop-damaging leatherjackets in agricultural soils.