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Scaphinotus tuberculatus, USA - An antennae aberration
 

Scaphinotus tuberculatus
This Carabid beetle, Scaphinotus tuberculatus has a genetic antennal condition known as Atennapedia, which has caused the left antennae to be formed with a split. This beetle was collected near Seattle Washington. 

Sent in by Robert Steven Goodmiller

 
 

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