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Manuka Beetle

Pyronota festiva

Description:

Bright green chafer beetle about 10mm long.

Habitat:

Found in farmland near the borders of the Urewera National Park.

Notes:

My husband and I were out walking on Christmas day when this little guy landed on his jersey. I got this shot just before he opened his wings and flew away :)

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marycaughley
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marycaughley

New Zealand

Spotted on Dec 25, 2011
Submitted on Dec 30, 2011

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