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Asphaera - Asphaera lustrans
Copyright © 2004 Hannah Nendick-Mason

Asphaera - Asphaera lustrans
Gainesville, Florida, USA
September 12, 2004
This shot shows the strong back legs of this beetle. It tends to jump a few feet, rather than fly away, when disturbed. I have seen it in flight but jumping is more common.
Contributed by Hannah Nendick-Mason on 13 September, 2004 - 11:50am
Last updated 3 August, 2006 - 6:47pm

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