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Prionus californicus? - Prionus californicus
Copyright © 2019 Leslie Goethals

Prionus californicus? - Prionus californicus
Eastern Sierra, Mono County, California, USA
July 10, 2016
~7100' elevation, Rattlesnake Grade.
I've seen this beetle at this location for a couple years in a row now, same time of year.
It moved quickly. Color was auburn-ish, not black.

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Contributed by Leslie Goethals on 2 February, 2019 - 1:40pm
Last updated 13 July, 2022 - 8:43pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Bruce Tilden, 2 February, 2019 - 4:08pm

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