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20-MAY-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Scarab beetle (Phyllophaga sp.)

Found under a log on a showery day in the Burnt Lands Provincial Park. This is one of many species of beetles sometimes called May Beetles or June Beetles (sometimes called June Bugs).

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Karen Stuebing07-Jun-2013 21:24
One I know. Nice and detailed capture of this familiar beetle. V.
Ulla Kruys07-Jun-2013 16:52
A lovely macro - the raindrops definitely add to its looks!! V
globalgadabout07-Jun-2013 15:30
it seems to have worked up a sweat...superb photo Christine..V
Jim Coffman07-Jun-2013 13:39
Yes,we seem to have a abundance of these little beggars!
joseantonio07-Jun-2013 13:34
Had never heard of May or June beetles.Thank you for letting me know they exist.V
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