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Chrysina quetzalcoatli
This jewel scarab grabbed onto a green moth larva. I thought it would break the larva but after a few seconds it gently dropped it to the side, turned over and walked away. The larva also walked away without apparent damage. It was kind of like an insect circus act.
Garden, semi-urban area, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.
Spotted on Jul 17, 2013
Submitted on Jul 23, 2013
5 Comments
Yes Sckel, I can't see this one working out at all! :)
A kind of impossible love?
Thank you Mark and Leanne :))
Interesting Lauren
Very interesting spotting. I note the similar color scheme... wonder what they were up to.