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Gibbifer californicus
Photo#235131
Copyright © 2008
margarethe brummermann
A lot of beetles -
Gibbifer californicus
Patagonia Creek Preserve, St Cruz County, Arizona, USA
October 18, 2008
Pleasing Fungus Beatles and Picture-wing Flies
Contributed by
margarethe brummermann
on 20 October, 2008 - 6:04pm
Last updated 20 October, 2008 - 8:04pm
Gibbifer californicus, for th
Gibbifer californicus, for the Pleasing Fungus Beetle. It always amazed me that I used to go all the way to Arizona to see a beetle that was named californicus!
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Dennis Haines
, 20 October, 2008 - 6:22pm
I know, I always think we should rename them
I guess that's why I posted this
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margarethe brummermann
, 20 October, 2008 - 7:40pm
The flies remind me of Ceroxy
The flies remind me of Ceroxys latiuscula. They are most abundant in the fall and early spring.
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Dennis Haines
, 20 October, 2008 - 6:19pm