I am afraid I cannot answer your question. Suggest you go to www.bugguide.com and post your question there. Many insect specialists particpate in that website and I have no doubt you would get an answer. Thanks for your interest.
Guest Kathy
11-Jul-2006 03:35
Do patent leather beetles have stripes on their abdomens? I found a black beetle in my yard that was close to 2" long and the patent leather is the only beetle in my book that comes close to what I found. But none of the pictures I've seen show the abdomen. Thanks.
