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Abejón de Mayo (May Bug)

Phyllophaga sp

Photo by emenafoto
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In Costa Rica, during the month of May, when the rain season begin, these insects are everywhere. They they go in search of partners. After mating, the male dies and the female lays its eggs on land, before dying as well.

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PublishedMay 7, 2011

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