I have videos. They moved fast. However, I did have one (not very dramatic) picture which shows two of them.

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FYI. I tried to identify the beetles by searching for information on the web. I didn’t find the information I was searching for, but I did come across a 1909 book which ...

On June 15, most of the trail from Windigo to Island Mine Camp was covered with large numbers of black beetles. They all seemed to be in engaged in a frantic mating ritual. You couldn’t avoid stepping on them. The next day, and for the rest of the trip, there were few to be seen.

Anyone know what ...

I just stumbled on this website while looking for some background information on the island. Glad you posted your trip report. It was fun to read the experiences of someone else who was there during the same time period, 6/13 through 6/19. Some points we had in common:

1. Arrived at Copper Harbor ...