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Green Colopterea I saw this insect again and happy not to kill him, now is polinizing the coco nut tree Cotinis mutabilis,Figeater beetle,Geotagged,Mexico,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Green Colopterea

I saw this insect again and happy not to kill him, now is polinizing the coco nut tree

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"Cotinis mutabilis", also known as the figeater beetle, is a member of the scarab beetle family. It belongs to the subfamily Cetoniinae, comprising a group of beetles commonly called flower chafers since many of them feed on pollen, nectar, or petals. Its habitat is primarily the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by enriquediaz
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By enriquediaz

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Uploaded Jun 18, 2018. Captured Jun 18, 2018 18:05 in Calle Enredadera 37, Alamos 3ra Secc, 76160 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico.
  • SM-G935F
  • f/1.7
  • 4.2mm