Cedar Beetle

Callirrhipis marmorea

Description:

This male Cedar Beetle - Callirrhipis marmorea has quite an elaborate antennae which it opens/flares out to scent females. This was the third time for me to see this Callirrhipis marmorea Beetle and still amazed with it as the first time :D

Habitat:

Tropical forest.

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5 Comments

AlbertKang 5 years ago

Thanks, @maplemoth662 :)

maplemoth662 5 years ago

Three, very interesting photos....

AlbertKang 5 years ago

Thanks, @Maria dB :)

Maria dB 5 years ago

Wow, that is unusual and how cool that you were able to capture it so well!

AshleyT 5 years ago

Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!