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Unknown Red and Black beetles

fishman10

New member
I was walking the backyard yesterday trying to find something to photograph and came across these red and black beetles. There were hundreds of them in a single 1 square foot area. I have no idea what kind they are. If you have any guess let me know. Found in North Texas

Pictures
http://www.gather.com/viewSlideshow.action?albumId=35947

video
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBMKk6HeFq0"]Red and black bugs - YouTube[/ame]
 

Melensdad

Jerk in a Hawaiian Shirt & SNOWCAT Moderator
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No clue.

In the last few years we've been inundated with a 'new' orange/black beetle that looks very similar to the "ladybugs" that I remember from my youth. Your beetle appears to be similar in size to the "ladybug" but with totally different marking.

Interesting.
 
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