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beetle - Phyllophaga
Copyright © 2005 Bill DuPree

beetle - Phyllophaga
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA
June 23, 2005
I only see these at night.
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Contributed by Bill DuPree on 1 July, 2005 - 10:21pm
Last updated 11 July, 2005 - 11:07am

Cyclocephala?
Looks like a Masked Chafer, Cyclocephala, though this does not have a strong mask. Abundant under my porch light right now--I have to sweep them away every morning.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
… Cotinis, 2 July, 2005 - 10:23pm login or register to post comments

 
Masked Chafer,
Thanks for your help, Patrick.
… Bill DuPree, 4 July, 2005 - 9:35pm login or register to post comments

 
Phyllophaga sp.
I can see why thought Cyclocephala, but the emarginate clypeus is a dead giveaway.
… Phillip Harpootlian, 11 July, 2005 - 11:03am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Phil
Oh dear, those orthopedic shoes are getting worn out. I'll know to watch the clypeus in the future, thanks!

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
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