FOUND - male Phanaeus vindex

Goliathus said:
A great photo of Phanaeus vindex, far sharper quality than what my old camera can produce! - 



I'll always remember the first time I ever saw one of these beetles, nearly 40 years ago.  I was really amazed by the brilliance of its metallic coloration, and still am!
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Nice photo! Mind sharing what camera/lens you use? :D

 
And here's a nice one of Phanaeus difformis, which is sympatric with vindex in some areas of the US - 

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Color isn't always a reliable way to tell the two species apart; it's easier to go by the shape of the pronotum - 

https://bugguide.net/node/view/155571

 
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