Biology:Platynus maculicollis

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Short description: Species of beetle


Platynus maculicollis
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P. maculicollis
Binomial name
Platynus maculicollis

Platynus maculicollis (common names: grease bug, overflow bug) is a ground beetle.

It is common in California , where it is occasionally a pest in houses because of its disagreeable odor when crushed, and because it nibbles bread and meats.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7202676 entry