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Pennsylvania Darkling Beetle

Alobates pensylvanicus

Pennsylvania Darkling Beetle

Adults are most often found in mature forests beneath bark, around fallen logs, and on shelf fungi. They are largely nocturnal and feed on fungi, decaying vegetation, and other organic material. Like many darkling beetles, they can release defensive chemicals when threatened.

Type
Shell
Conservation status
NE

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