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Dung Beetle - Phanaeus difformis - male

Dung Beetle - Phanaeus difformis - Male
Raymondville, Willacy County, Texas, USA
November 2, 2009
Size: 25mm
Found this beautiful specimen burrowing into the ground near a pile of feces.

YEP
I found one at work. Beautiful colors!

Wow!
Except for the feces part, I'd love to see one of these:-) Spectacular image, too.

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