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Ontophagus sp. - Onthophagus
Copyright © 2009 margarethe brummermann

Ontophagus sp. - Onthophagus
Miller Canyon Huachucas, Arizona, USA
July 17, 2009
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Contributed by margarethe brummermann on 20 July, 2009 - 7:13pm
Last updated 22 July, 2009 - 7:51pm

size?
is the color accurate? Is the clypeus worn?
… Phillip Harpootlian, 8 August, 2009 - 4:49pm login or register to post comments

 
I'll measure it
the color: rather accurate, as the white background came out white and the shadow a neutral gray (on my screen)
The clypeus: I have no idea, but since it seems unsymmetrical, that's my guess.
I'll be back there next Saturday, I'll look for another one.
… margarethe brummermann, 9 August, 2009 - 9:25am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… margarethe brummermann, 22 July, 2009 - 7:51pm login or register to post comments

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