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Clown beetle, Hololepta plana This is a very flat beetle.<br />
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Clown beetle, Hololepta plana

This is a very flat beetle.

Hololepta plana or Clown beetle This beetle is very flat.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/132359/hololepta_plana_or_clown_beetle.html Geotagged,Hololepta plana,Spring,United States

comments (7)

Christine Young

Lion

Another cool background!! Posted 3 years ago
1. William Bodine
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    One thing I just realized -- Hololepta plana is a European species. Hololepta is found in the US, but I don't know which species are most common in your area. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. William Bodine
      
      Lion
      
      This was from an acquired collection which originated either from Ukraine and or Madagascar. I was instructed to geotag the location I took the photo even though this species was not from my area. Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Okay, great. That's what I do too -- I geotag specimens for where I live. Often, I have no idea what their exact origin is, but I add it in the description when I do know. Posted 3 years ago
      2. William Bodine
        
        Lion
        
        Yes, I should plan on doing that next time too. Posted 3 years ago
3. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  The undersized head is awesome :) Posted 3 years ago

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The Hololepta plana

''Hololepta plana'' is a beetle belonging to the Histeridae family.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by William Bodine

By William Bodine

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Uploaded Mar 27, 2022. Captured Mar 27, 2022 12:11 in 4 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II
f/1.0
1/32s
ISO400
50mm