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Small Scarabs

Paranomala sp.

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Small spotted scarabs about 1 cm long. Very active and acrobatic. Each individual has a unique pattern. Family Scarabaeidae, Rutelinae.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Tiz
Beautiful series! And look at that little crucifix or cross pattern on the back. I hope that you will get an ID at some point :)

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PublishedApril 29, 2014

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