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Green June Beetle - Cotinis nitida
Copyright © 2008 Sam Houston

Green June Beetle - Cotinis nitida
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
July 12, 2008
Size: 19mm (3/4")

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Contributed by Sam Houston on 14 July, 2008 - 12:42pm

Aroma
These beetles have a distinctive smell. I could give you genus blindfolded :-)
… Jim McClarin, 14 July, 2008 - 6:59pm login or register to post comments

 
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I didn't smell anything but my sinuses are on overdrive because of the rain, mold, and pollen. Although I did see a small amount of liquid of some kind in the container.
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