Scarab beetle ( Phyllophaga sp.) by larose forest photos

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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).

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/80s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif

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Date/Time	20-May-2013 12:34:44
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	5 mm
Exposure Time	1/77 sec
Aperture	f/3.5
ISO Equivalent	100
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Focus Distance	0.120 m

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Karen Stuebing		07-Jun-2013 21:24
One I know. Nice and detailed capture of this familiar beetle. V.

Ulla Kruys		07-Jun-2013 16:52
A lovely macro - the raindrops definitely add to its looks!! V

globalgadabout		07-Jun-2013 15:30
it seems to have worked up a sweat...superb photo Christine..V

Jim Coffman		07-Jun-2013 13:39
Yes,we seem to have a abundance of these little beggars!

joseantonio		07-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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