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Canthon pilularius
Photo#68611
Copyright © 2006
J>N>Dell
Dung Beetle -
Canthon pilularius
Ware County, Georgia, USA
August 4, 2006
Size: 10-12 mm
at the edge of an isolated cotton field
Contributed by
J>N>Dell
on 4 August, 2006 - 8:43pm
Last updated 22 July, 2021 - 5:09am
Canthon
You're right, a dung beetle, and the genus seems to be Canthon. Terrific color! Did it seem all green at the time, or was it blackish that sort of reflexed green in certain lights? Nice find.
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Stephen_WV
, 5 August, 2006 - 6:13am
It seems to stay the same sha
It seems to stay the same shade of green in light or shadow. I was surprised when the camera captured it so well. Thanks Steven for your time.
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J>N>Dell
, 5 August, 2006 - 11:17am
Canthon pilularius
this coloration is quite common in the south
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Phillip Harpootlian
, 7 August, 2006 - 5:01pm
Thank you for your reply.
Thank you for your reply.
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J>N>Dell
, 7 August, 2006 - 8:46pm