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Gibbifer californicus
Copyright © 2006 Kojun Kanda

Gibbifer californicus
Coronado National forest near Portal, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
August 11, 2006
Size: 2.2 cm
About 6 of these were feeding on a mushroom cap. The pigmentation only stays as long as the beetle is alive. Once dead, the elytra becomes a dull ugly tan color.
Contributed by Kojun Kanda on 2 March, 2007 - 6:05pm
Last updated 3 March, 2007 - 5:18am

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Moved from Pleasing Fungus Beetles.
… Cotinis, 3 March, 2007 - 5:18am

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