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Blue Beetle

Cypherotylus cf. dromedarius

Photo by AJ Arruda
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Size: Aproximately 3 cm

Habitat:

Amazon tropical rain forest, Carajas National Forest, Para, Brazil.

Species ID Suggestions

Pleasing Fungus Beetle

Cypherotylus cf. dromedarius

Reference Link
NickKing
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Comments (6)
Nature lover
Wow!! Shape and color are amazing! Great find! :)
AJ Arruda
Thanks Nickking for the identification!
NickKing
That's a really cool fungus beetle, nice spotting!
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PublishedMay 24, 2016

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