Black scarab beetle, Sani Lodge, Ecuador

Possibly Dyscinetus or Tomarus sp. I'm not sure what's going on with the head, I hope it's not some kind of infection.

comments (5)

Christine Young

Lion

Weird. I hope it wasn't fungus. It kind of looks like sand. Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Yep, but very sticky sand. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    So, like quicksand. ;P Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Possible genera could include Dyscinetus and Tomarus. Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Many thanks, that brings it closer. Posted 3 years ago

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