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Is this another Geotrupes splendidus? - Geotrupes balyi
Copyright © 2011 James Reben

Is this another Geotrupes splendidus? - Geotrupes balyi
Washington, Knox County, Maine, USA
July 28, 2011
Size: 13-15mm
I think I found another at the same lake camp, can an expert confirm please?
How can one distinguish between male and female?

Thanks!

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Is this another Geotrupes splendidus? - Geotrupes balyi Is this another Geotrupes splendidus? - Geotrupes balyi Is this another Geotrupes splendidus? - Geotrupes balyi Is this another Geotrupes splendidus? - Geotrupes balyi
Contributed by James Reben on 28 July, 2011 - 8:52pm
Last updated 20 June, 2019 - 2:41pm

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