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Dynastine Beetle

Ancognatha vulgaris

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Seen under a night light in mountain terrane at Rancho Naturalista.

Habitat:

Primary pre-montane Caribbean slope rainforest at 2970ft (900m)

Reference Links:

Ancognatha vulgaris - Overview, BOLD Systems: Taxonomy Browser - Ancognatha vulgaris {species}

Species ID Suggestions

Dynastinid Beetle

Ancognatha vulgaris

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bayucca
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Comments (5)
bayucca
No, problem, take your time, take it easy and take care!
pamsai
thanks bayucca, didn't notice your comment the first time! Travelling from Gilma's to San Jose, Seattle, Japan. Things get overlooked!
bayucca
Pam, Dynastine Beetle is probably better...
bayucca
Common name of Dynastine Beetle is probably better...
bayucca
Scarabaeidae, Dynastinae (!), Ancognatha vulgaris.

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Insects of Costa Rica
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Beetles of Costa Rica
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedOctober 23, 2013

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