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Dog Rose stamen eater (beetle)

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This appears to be the escaped and non-native Rosa canina (petals can be white or pink). The insect appears to be removing the stamens.June 16, 2011, Salt Lake County, Utah, foothill terraces, Wasatch range, approx. 4925 ft. elev.

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