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Cotinis nitida
This shiny, green and gold, metallic-colored beetle found its way into my work space on the farm. It was flying when I first spotted it and it landed haphazardly near my feet. Very colorful and shiny in the sun!
Hot and humid. Near the great plains, but amidst a slightly wooded area on a farm. Wheat had just been harvested and many of the broad-leafed cash crops were just planted. Cattle were in the vicinity too.
It was a hot and humid day (100+ degrees F) and it seemed to be injured or was very low on energy because it didn't resist my attempts to catch it.
Excellent notes! Based on your location and the range of this species, I'm going with Cotinis nitida.