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Photo by EduardoFrick
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Description:

This beetle is carrying someone in its top. Is it a parasite?

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Comments (1)
MartinL
Yes Eduardo this unfortunate leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) is carrying a parasitic mite. I imagine one is manageable but you wouldn't want too many. http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2012/05/28/crane-fly-with-phoretic-mites-and-red-spotted-purple/

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PublishedNovember 12, 2012

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