Shining Leaf Chafer
Paracotalpa granicollis
3/4 " long

I have a phobia for beetles so you don't know how much
strength it took to let
this thing almost land on me. I moved slightly and
he landed on a rock.
First time I've ever seen one before--quite a handsome
beetle. Looks like
he has little arms and hands coming off his head. Taken at
Red Butte Gardens, SLC Ut © Carol Davis, 5-7-06
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