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Grapevine Beetle

Pelidnota punctata

Photo by Brofessor
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Field Notes

Description:

A large orange beetle with black spots. Resembles a Junebug, but around 3 times the size.

Notes:

First time I recall ever seeing one of these beetles. Thought it was just an extremely large Junebug at first. It was amusing to watch it chase a dobsonfly in circles around the cone I found it on.

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