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unknown beetle - Gymnetis thula
Copyright © 2016 Bob Beatson

unknown beetle - Gymnetis thula
National Butterfly Center, Mission, Texas, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA
April 5, 2016
Can someone ID this unique looking beetle - thanks.

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unknown beetle - Gymnetis thula unknown beetle - Gymnetis thula
Contributed by Bob Beatson on 22 April, 2016 - 10:18pm

unknown beetle
It may be Harlequin Flower Beetle (Gymnetis caseyi), but wait for an expert opinion.

Andrew
… Andrew Kahl, 22 April, 2016 - 10:43pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John S. Ascher, 22 April, 2016 - 10:41pm

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