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Cotinis nitida
Large colorful scarab beetle. Adults are about one inch in length. They are flattened on top and somewhat wide in the "shoulders." From above they appear dull velvety-green and yellow-brown. Their sides and under parts are brightly colored with metallic bronze, green and yellow-brown.
Fig tree in wildlife habitat yard.
Spotted on Aug 5, 2014
Submitted on Aug 16, 2014
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