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Rose Beetle

Adoretus sp.

Photo by Francis Floe
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Field Notes

Description:

Small scarab beetle around 1-2 cm. Brown, reddish, and gray.

Habitat:

Found this one already dead. They are native to Africa and Asia, and two species occur in Europe.

Notes:

Here's a close-up shot of the exact-looking beetle from Võ Anh Tuấn
https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1158164407

Reference Links:

Adoretus-Encyclopedia of Life, Adoretus - Wikipedia, Observations · iNaturalist

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PublishedJune 2, 2023

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