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What's this big chunker? I found it at night and it's about the size of my fingertip.(sh.itjust.works)

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I tried to usher it out but it decided to play dead.

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RiderExMachina@lemmy.ml
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I believe it’s a June Beetle. Does it hiss if you tap its back?

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Saeveo@lemmy.world
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Looks like one of the Polyphylla, a Lined June Beetle.

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/84572-Polyphylla

Location would be good though.

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Cows Look Like Maps@sh.itjust.worksOP
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That’s it! The location also checks out. Thank you, friend.

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merde alors@sh.itjust.works
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iNaturalist app is quite good with identifying bugs

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gina@lemm.ee
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Looks like it may be a Cockchafer beetle.

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SocializedHermit@lemmy.world
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I think you nailed it.

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SocializedHermit@lemmy.world
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Pretty sure it’s in the family of large flying beetles like Giant Fig Eater Beetles. Location is important for identification, you could be almost anywhere in the world.

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