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some type of beetle
Mystic Sands Japanese garden area
photo taken at the North side of Mary Margaret's garden, just east of and inside the gate
Oooh one of my favorite beetles! This, I believe, is a "bess bug". Harmless, very slow, and if you pick it up and gently prod it, it will make a soft kissing sound in protest. I've kept them as classroom pets in the past. Eats compost, veggie scraps, and clean mulch. Really.
Spotted on Jun 13, 2015
Submitted on Jun 27, 2015
