Rainbow Scarab Beetle f.
Phanreus vindex
Looks like it may have a mite on it.
Mike
Female Rainbow Scarab beetle
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Female Rainbow Scarab beetle
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Re: Female Rainbow Scarab beetle
Could be. But I'm guessing that bright orange blob is one antenna sticking out a little so as to be visible. The antennae of Phanaeus vindex are bright orange, as shown for example HERE. There are some pictures at bugguide.net that show lumps like this one in top view, that are clearly antennae in side view. Direct examination under a stereo scope would tell for sure.
A beautiful beast, in any case.
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Re: Female Rainbow Scarab beetle
I would certainly love to see one of these.
You had the chance to say "might have a mite..."
You had the chance to say "might have a mite..."
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Re: Female Rainbow Scarab beetle
Rik,
Right you are - it is an antenna. Now I want to shoot a detail of the mouth parts.
Mike
Right you are - it is an antenna. Now I want to shoot a detail of the mouth parts.
Mike
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