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    (ISO) Dessert Beetles

    Spring is here and so it is time to refresh my dessert beetle community tank, which an unexpectedly hard hit after I moved. Looking for decently priced dessert beetles (adults, please) of any/all varieties. Most interested if one person has a variety to sell as a package deal. Definitely...
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    Need ID: Possible Carabid?

    I've been unable to find a suitable ID for this guy. Found in Central Ohio. About 6mm.  Assumed carabid, but maybe I'm way off base. Looked at dermestids due to the shape of the thorax, but the antennae is all wrong.
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    WTB: Phanaeus vindex

    I think I missed out on the batch Peter had for sale on BIC. Ideally looking for a breeding trio.
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    Mezium spp. (affine?)

    I just got a colony of Spider Beetles from @cfreidsma and they're so entertaining!
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    Mezium affine-web.jpg

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    Meloe violaceus

    Just found this Violet Oil beetle out in the woods behind my house, so I brought it in for a quite photo session for documentation. Prior to identifying, I was unaware of this species of its defense mechanisms. Luckily wasn't exposed to any secretions!
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    Meloe-violaceus-web.jpg

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    Desert Community Tank

    Just wanted to share my new community tank. Pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/vypLMV8 Build: 20 Gallon tank Base of cocofibre (plantation soil) topped with calcium sand Half log hide with apple flake soil (kept slightly more moist for the 'pedes) Echeveria succulent Inhabitants: 3x Texas...
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