Sandalus petrophya
species of insect
Sandalus petrophya, the cedar beetle, is a species of cicada parasite beetle in the family Rhipiceridae. It is found in North America. Although similar in appearance to Sandalus niger, this species has a distinct vertical ridge in the middle of its pronotum.
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