abelle29's Identifications

Shiny elytra, ridged and dotted. Found under large stone.

One of two large individuals, many smaller ants in surrounding grass.

Many individuals observed along north Chuckanut trail system.

One of three individuals observed along north Chuckanut trails. All found under rotting logs. Handled gently.

One of three individuals observed along North Chuckanut trails. This was the largest specimen. Found under rotting log.

One of three individuals observed along north Chuckanut trails. Found under rotten log. Distinguished from A. macrodactylum by it's smooth bordered red stripe down it's entire length.

Perched upon a redcedar for some time. Intelligently watched us while we photographed and moved around the tree.

Has a problem with its lower beak, and it is unable to close it, and the beak seems overgrown. Possibly due to disease, injury, or deformity. It might have Avian keratin disorder?