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Dung Beetle - Geotrupes splendidus - Pleasantville, Westchester County, New York, USA October 17, 2016 Size: est 3/4"
Does anyone know what kind of dung beetle this is? It has an intensely iridescent, bright blue-green underside. Its upper body is an iridescent green / yellowish-gold in sunlight and dark, nearly black in shadow. Its antennae are brownish-orange. Found burrowing in horse manure in late afternoon in woodland area.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Jatai on 17 October, 2016 - 7:36pm Last updated 19 June, 2019 - 8:56am |