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Rainbow Scarab, Female

Phanaeus vindex

Photo by yveltal253
Published on Project Noah
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25.6735, -80.4145

Field Notes

Description:

An oily colored beetle found

Reference Links:

Species Phanaeus vindex - Rainbow Scarab - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Rainbow Scarab, male

Phanaeus vindex

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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Great find! I remember finding one of these beauties when I was in middle school. The female of this species has no horns.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2014

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