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Rose-chafer

Protaetia cuprea obscura

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Field Notes

Description:

A Protaetia cuprea subsp. obscura spotted while foraging on a wild flower, near Paltsi settlement, South Pelion, Greece.

Notes:

The white dot in his back must be either pollen, or some kind of dirt.

Reference Links:

BioLib - Protaetia cuprea obscura (Rose-chafer)

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