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Onthophagus hecate - male
Copyright © 2009 Rich Kelly

Onthophagus hecate - Male
Muttontown Preserve, Nassau County, New York, USA
June 13, 2009
Size: 7 mm
"Minor" male.
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Contributed by Rich Kelly on 14 June, 2009 - 10:24am
Last updated 15 June, 2009 - 3:03pm

Onthophagus
hecate minor male
… Matt Bertone, 15 June, 2009 - 11:43am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for your help. Does t
Thanks for your help. Does the minor refer to his length or lack of armorment? I'm not familiar with the term. Thanking you in advance.
… Rich Kelly, 15 June, 2009 - 3:04pm login or register to post comments

I think
the flared hind tibia indicates Onthophagus
… margarethe brummermann, 14 June, 2009 - 10:37am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for your help. I did
Thanks for your help. I did some browsing in the genus, Several possibilities, so I'll leave this here and hope for some additional comments.
… Rich Kelly, 14 June, 2009 - 11:38am login or register to post comments

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