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The Great Cobaltini performs acts of derring-do - Chrysochus cobaltinus
Copyright © 2013 Ron Hemberger

The Great Cobaltini performs acts of derring-do - Chrysochus cobaltinus
Riley Wilderness Park, Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, California, USA
May 20, 2013
As the beetle proceeded up and down a stalk of grass, I pictured a circus performer. A very shiny and somewhat clumsy circus performer.

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 20 May, 2013 - 10:53pm

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