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Large Beetle in Maryland - ID? - Cotinis nitida
Copyright © 2008 jennymcclintock

Large Beetle in Maryland - ID? - Cotinis nitida
Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, USA
July 10, 2008
Size: ~3/4"
This sluggish large beetle was on my deck. I'm not sure if he was sick or injured, but he was moving VERY slowly. Any help with ID?
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Contributed by jennymcclintock on 22 August, 2008 - 3:10pm
Last updated 23 August, 2008 - 1:48pm

Cotinis nitida
This is Cotinis nitida, see here.
… Brad Barnd, 22 August, 2008 - 9:54pm login or register to post comments

 
I thought it looked familiar,
I thought it looked familiar, but it seemed too large to be June Beetle. Are there larger and smaller sub-species?

Thanks for the information!
… jennymcclintock, 23 August, 2008 - 1:50pm login or register to post comments

 
Okay, here is where I have Q's
I knew it was a green June Beetle, but had no idea, they have more than one kind?? Whats the difference between the two? I just did a search for green June Beetles, then posted a link....

So I would LOVE to know how these are separated and the differences if you don't mind explaining? My yard is crawling with them, and I love learning new things!

Thanks!!
… Christina Berry, 23 August, 2008 - 10:42am login or register to post comments

 
Range
There are a number of species in North America, but in the Eastern U.S. C. nitida is the only one present. C. mutabilis is more southwestern. More information is here. Try using the different tabs {taxonomy, info, browse, data, etc.).
… Brad Barnd, 23 August, 2008 - 4:15pm login or register to post comments

I agree, Green June Beetle. T
I agree, Green June Beetle. They are one of my favorites. I actually photographed 3 at once this year in my lawn, 2 were trying to mate with the 3rd at the same time. Eventually 1 won out.
… AmyTaracido, 22 August, 2008 - 8:44pm login or register to post comments

Looks like a Green June Beetle...
Cotinis mutabilis

Compare here
… Christina Berry, 22 August, 2008 - 3:36pm login or register to post comments

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