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Rose Chafer

Macrodactylus sp.

Photo by MelindaKiser
Published on Project Noah
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38.9535, -83.7597

Field Notes

Description:

Reddish brown with mustard yellow powder-like covering abdomen, wings, and thorax.

Habitat:

Attracted to moth sheet in rural area, but mowed yards.

Reference Links:

Species Macrodactylus subspinosus - Rose Chafer - BugGuide.Net

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