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One of my favorites - Phanaeus vindex - male
Copyright © 2007 Scott Nelson

One of my favorites - Phanaeus vindex - Male
Withalacoochee State Forest, Sumter County, Florida, USA
August 8, 2007
The red on the horn is a flash reflection from his bronze red front armour. These guys are simply fantastic.

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One of my favorites - Phanaeus vindex - male One of my favorites - Phanaeus vindex - male
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Contributed by Scott Nelson on 18 August, 2007 - 6:48am

Gorgeous!!!
Gorgeous!!!
… Amy Howe Taracido, 7 July, 2009 - 10:53am login or register to post comments

Size
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… Jim McClarin, 5 November, 2007 - 4:39am login or register to post comments

wow!!
nice colors on this guy!!!
… Christina , 18 August, 2007 - 10:58pm login or register to post comments

A wonderful creature
And beautifully represented
… Ron Hemberger, 18 August, 2007 - 10:13am login or register to post comments

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