Captured in dry forest near lake shore.
Weather: 3:55 pm, hot, sunny
Environmental context: Saw this big dark insect on the pavement near Maple Apartments at USF. I used the bug identification key on Canvas as well as googled different Florida beetles. -Protostome
Photo was flipped 90 degrees. Animal is actually clinging to a vertical surface.
Observación hecha en la zona baja
Tamaño 5 cm aprox.
Color negro con rojo oscuro