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hissing beetle - Polyphylla decemlineata
Copyright © 2008 sheddcanyon

hissing beetle - Polyphylla decemlineata
Shandon, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA
June 1, 2008
Size: 1.5" +/-
This beetle was found under a hedge (at least we assume it is a beetle). We are in an arid climate (approx 12" rain annually.) This beetle, when agitated, raises the back end of its shell and emits a short hissing noise, like a spray from an aerosol can. We do not detect an odor when it hisses.
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Contributed by sheddcanyon on 1 June, 2008 - 11:05pm
Last updated 14 July, 2009 - 8:18pm

common june bug
specifically Polyphylla decemlineata
… Anthony Magee, 1 June, 2008 - 11:41pm login or register to post comments

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