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Green Fig Beetle

Cotinis mutabilis

Photo by Felix Fleck
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

About 23mm body length. Shiny green beetle with orange markings on elytra, underside and limbs are metallic green.

Habitat:

Outskirts of Querétaro city during rainy season.

Reference Links:

Figeater beetle - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Neil Ross
Stunning colour. Wonderful spotting, Felix.

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PublishedJune 30, 2019

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