Swarms of Beetles in Welles Park
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Swarms of beetles were spotted in Welles Park on July 13, 2026. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News)
Swarms of beetles were spotted in Welles Park on July 13, 2026. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News)
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Swarms of beetles were spotted in Welles Park on July 13, 2026. (Patty Wetli / WTTW News)
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