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Large Beetle - Osmoderma subplanata
Copyright © 2008 northspruce

Large Beetle - Osmoderma subplanata
Manitoba, Canada
August 26, 2008
Size: 1.5 inch
This large beetle was flying around the light in my living room, then settled on the curtains. It was captured and released outside. It looks like a scarab but I have never seen one this big.
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Contributed by northspruce on 26 August, 2008 - 8:27pm
Last updated 6 September, 2008 - 3:13am

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Osmoderma, usually uncommon around here, but lots of records this season.
… Guy A. Hanley, 26 August, 2008 - 10:49pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you! I think it looks l
Thank you! I think it looks like O. subplanta. Although I can't find a size for that beetle I will assume it is that.
… northspruce, 27 August, 2008 - 8:01am login or register to post comments

 
species is spelled wrong
O. subplanata is the most likely species
… Guy A. Hanley, 27 August, 2008 - 10:06am login or register to post comments

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