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Monkey beetle I'm afraid the exact species of this one still eludes me and there are over 150 species. But I will keep trying! Geotagged,Monkey beetle,South Africa,Winter,beetles,hopliini,insects,south africa Click/tap to enlarge

Monkey beetle

I'm afraid the exact species of this one still eludes me and there are over 150 species. But I will keep trying!

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  1. View jerclarke's profile
    jerclarke
    Giant Tortoise
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    I love the colors on this one. Bugs look so joyful when they're covered in pollen. Posted 11 years ago
  2. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
    Lion
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    I wonder why they are called "Monkey beetles"? Posted 11 years ago

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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Sep 5, 2014. Captured Sep 5, 2014 15:28 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.