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Tiny Triceratops Beetle - Odonteus thoracicornis
Copyright © 2008 Jerry Armstrong

Tiny Triceratops Beetle - Odonteus thoracicornis
Moccasin Lake, Winston, Douglas County, Georgia, USA
August 18, 2008
Size: about 6 mm
I started not to even bother photographing this one, mainly due to the large numbers of his larger kin. But seeing how tiny it was I decided to. I'm glad I did because little did I realize that he had three horns, not visible to unaided eye. I briefly placed him in the freezer and was able to pose him for these images. He is all thawed out and trying to figure a way out of a zip lock bag. Any ideas as to his ID? Is it possibly Odonteus thoracicornis? I would very much welcome any thoughts on this guy.

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Contributed by Jerry Armstrong on 18 August, 2008 - 11:10pm
Last updated 19 August, 2008 - 6:59am

Yes, Odonteus thoracicornis
very distinctive sp.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 19 August, 2008 - 7:01am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
Thanks Phillip, I appreciate your confirmation.
… Jerry Armstrong, 19 August, 2008 - 10:20am login or register to post comments

male Odonteus
can't tell you more, sorry
… v belov, 19 August, 2008 - 3:40am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you again
Thank you for looking into it.
… Jerry Armstrong, 19 August, 2008 - 10:20am login or register to post comments

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