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27-JUL-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma noveboracense)

West end of Ottawa. A large carrion, or burying, beetle in the family Silphidae. Adults eat carrion primarily, but will also feed on fungi and at tree sap.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/2000s f/2.8 at 4.5mm iso125 hide exif
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Date/Time27-Jul-2014 14:09:10
MakePanasonic
ModelDMC-FZ200
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length4.5 mm
Exposure Time1/2000 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent125
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Helen Betts06-Aug-2014 21:59
Not the most appealing description or name but an excellent and well-detailed capture nonetheless. V.
Stephanie06-Aug-2014 21:45
Fascinating insect and capture of it! V
Jim Coffman06-Aug-2014 21:39
It looks like it ids wearing a clear space helmet!!
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