A large dung beetle, Dichotomius carolinus, that just hit my back window a few minutes ago. I've found them dead a few times, but this is my first live one. They are very impressive--said to be so strong it is difficult for a human to hold them in a closed fist. Length is about 28 mm--the largest dung beetle in North America, they tell me on BugGuide. (There are some larger North American beetles, just not any larger dung beetles.)
We gathered with around 25 other iNatters for the Big Thicket BioBlitz -- it was the best time ever to explore with fellow naturalists. Today many of us went to the Turkey Trail and saw some really neat plants. Many of these ID's are tentative -- I'll have to work a bunch on them later. Lots of new things for me! :)
We gathered with around 25 other iNatters for the Big Thicket BioBlitz -- it was the best time ever to explore with fellow naturalists. Today many of us went to the Turkey Trail and saw some really neat plants. Many of these ID's are tentative -- I'll have to work a bunch on them later. Lots of new things for me! :)
We gathered with around 25 other iNatters for the Big Thicket BioBlitz -- it was the best time ever to explore with fellow naturalists. Today many of us went to the Turkey Trail and saw some really neat plants. Many of these ID's are tentative -- I'll have to work a bunch on them later. Lots of new things for me! :)