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Geotrupes opacus Ontario - Geotrupes opacus - male

Geotrupes opacus Ontario - Geotrupes opacus - Male
West Elgin, MeadowWoods, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
August 25, 2018
Size: 15 mm overall length
First record of this species in Ontario, Canada. Identification and first Canadian specimen status confirmed by retired Scarab beetle specialist at the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Submitted for Dr. Stan Caveney

nice find -- but we've had it from ON
the earlier Ontario sighting here:
Moved from ID Request.

 
First Canadian record status
Yes there is a record on BugGuide from 2022, but this record is from August 25, 2018.

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