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Blue beetle

Gibbifer californicus

Photo by Holly Taylor
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

I am just visiting New Mexico, but this blue beetle has landed in my shoulder twice on two separate hikes. They must be very common or they just like my right shoulder!!

Habitat:

Jemez Mountains in New Mexico

Species ID Suggestions

Pleasing Fungus Beetle

Gibbifer californicus

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KeithRoragen
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