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Beetle 1893 - Anomala orientalis

Beetle 1893 - Anomala orientalis
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
July 12, 2008
Anomala orientalis? Or is it a dung beetle? Found in a shallow puddle. I'm curious about the mites(?) as well.

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Anomala orientalis
I believe this is the dark color form for this species.

Not Scarabaeinae. I don't thi
Not Scarabaeinae. I don't think this is a dung beetle because the scutellum is very prominent, and isn't in most dung beetles. I can't confirm Anomala or say what other subfamily it is unfortunately

 
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I added a very bad shot of the head. Hope it helps.

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