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Jewel Scarab with a caterpillar

Chrysina quetzalcoatli

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

This jewel scarab grabbed onto a green moth larva. I thought it would break the larva but after a few seconds it gently dropped it to the side, turned over and walked away. The larva also walked away without apparent damage.
It was kind of like an insect circus act.

Habitat:

Garden, semi-urban area, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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Comments (5)
LaurenZarate
Yes Sckel, I can't see this one working out at all! :)
Sckel
A kind of impossible love?
Mark Ridgway
Very interesting spotting. I note the similar color scheme... wonder what they were up to.

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PublishedJuly 23, 2013

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