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Soldier Beetle - Pacificanthia rotundicollis I came across this beetle on some vegetation beside a pond. It was giving itself a bath and didn't seem to mind that I was watching. I crossed the line though when I touched its leaf, which was when it rolled over and played dead. <br />
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I think my ID is correct, but any guidance is welcome! <br />
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I think my ID is correct, but any guidance is welcome!<br />
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<br />
I think my ID is correct, but any guidance is welcome! <br />
<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62408/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62413/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
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<br />
I think my ID is correct, but any guidance is welcome! <br />
<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62408/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62410/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
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Soldier Beetle - Pacificanthia rotundicollis

I came across this beetle on some vegetation beside a pond. It was giving itself a bath and didn't seem to mind that I was watching. I crossed the line though when I touched its leaf, which was when it rolled over and played dead.

I think my ID is correct, but any guidance is welcome!

Soldier Beetle - Pacificanthia rotundicollis I came across this beetle on some vegetation beside a pond. It was giving itself a bath and didn't seem to mind that I was watching. I crossed the line though when I touched its leaf, which was when it rolled over and played dead. <br />
<br />
I think my ID is correct, but any guidance is welcome!<br />
<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62413/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62412/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
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Soldier Beetle - Pacificanthia rotundicollis I came across this beetle on some vegetation beside a pond. It was giving itself a bath and didn't seem to mind that I was watching. I crossed the line though when I touched its leaf, which was when it rolled over and played dead. <br />
<br />
I think my ID is correct, but any guidance is welcome! <br />
<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62408/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62413/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
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Soldier Beetle - Pacificanthia rotundicollis I came across this beetle on some vegetation beside a pond. It was giving itself a bath and didn't seem to mind that I was watching. I crossed the line though when I touched its leaf, which was when it rolled over and played dead. <br />
<br />
I think my ID is correct, but any guidance is welcome! <br />
<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62408/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/62410/soldier_beetle_-_pacificanthia_rotundicollis.html<br />
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The Pacificanthia rotundicollis

''Pacificanthia rotundicollis'' is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Christine Young

By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 3, 2018. Captured Jun 30, 2018 09:38 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.

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Canon EOS 80D
f/5.6
1/64s
ISO400
100mm

Captured in the summer. More summer photos.