Scitala sericans (Shiny Pasture Scarab)

Scitala sericans
Mid January 2012
Sisters Beach
Attracted to lights
Identification thanks to Peter McQuillan

Scitala sericans
Early January 2011
Sisters Beach
Attracted to lights
Identification thanks to Peter McQuillan

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