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Rainbow Scarab

Phanaeus sp.

Photo by mmg565
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Field Notes

Description:

Iridescent beetle, Just smaller than a penny

Habitat:

Piney woods, East Texas

Species ID Suggestions

Rainbow Scarab

Phanaeus sp.

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KeithRoragen
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Comments (2)
KeithRoragen
This is a female Rainbow Scarab. Females of species P. vindex are difficult to distinguish from females of P. difformis. Both are found in Texas.
JackWanamaker
It looks like something from the genus Popillia, my first thought was Japanese Beetle but the pattern of colors is slightly different.

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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013

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