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Rainbow Scarab (female)

Phanaeus sp.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Doren B
Doren B 7 years ago
Rainbow Scarab (female)
Phanaeus sp. Genus Phanaeus - Rainbow Scarabs - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

Catta Pilosa
Catta Pilosa 7 years ago

Thank you! 🐞

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 7 years ago

Beautiful find!

Doren B
Doren B 7 years ago

This may possibly be Phaneus vindex, a species with a great range over the eastern U.S.

It is a scarab and a dung beetle.
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/BENE...

Catta Pilosa
Spotted by
Catta Pilosa

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on May 29, 2016
Submitted on Jun 14, 2016

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