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Paracotalpa puncticollis
Copyright © 2009 Kolby Kirk

Paracotalpa puncticollis
Joshua Tree National Park County, California, USA
April 19, 2009
Size: 17.5 - 22 mm
Was very lucky to find two of these beautiful creatures in ten minutes.
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Contributed by Kolby Kirk on 21 April, 2009 - 12:57am
Last updated 7 April, 2013 - 2:06pm

Primo! Shining Leaf Chafers Kolby
I should have gone to the park while I had the chance over spring break!
… Lynette Elliott, 21 April, 2009 - 9:28am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Harsi S. Parker, 21 April, 2009 - 3:06am login or register to post comments

Not an expert...
It looks like Paracotalpa puncticollis.

Please wait for an expert for confirmation.
… WonGun Kim, 21 April, 2009 - 2:07am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
Yes, I know. I was just adding the image to the bugguide library.
… Kolby Kirk, 21 April, 2009 - 2:12am login or register to post comments

 
Adding images to the BugGuide library...
WonGun was offering you an ID because you placed your image in "ID Request". The purpose of placing images here is to either ascertain an ID for an unknown specimen or to confirm a suspected ID. If you are certain of the identification of your photo you can submit images directly to the guide page itself, by navigating to the correct page, clicking on the Images tab and then selecting "Add Image" which will take you to an image submission form.

I have gone ahead and moved your image for you, but next time please do feel free to submit your images directly to the guide itself if you have no doubts as to the identity of your specimen.
… Harsi S. Parker, 21 April, 2009 - 3:07am login or register to post comments

 
Oops! I failed to see the title.
^^
… WonGun Kim, 21 April, 2009 - 2:26am login or register to post comments

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