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Leaf Beetle

Galerucinae subtribe Diabroticina (tribe Luperini)

Photo by Tom15
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Comments (5)
Tom15
Michael thanks for the info. I totally agree with you that many times specimens need to be examined to identify the insect. That's why I collect many of the insects I photograph in the US, to send them to experts that identify the specimens for me. I have found that many times males are needed, but in a few orders females are easier where the ovipositors are distinct.
MichaelGeiser
bayucca is correct, its a Galerucinae of the subtribe Diabroticina (tribe Luperini). There are several described genera, with characters difficult to see on a photo (often only distinguished in males!).
Tom15
Thanks bayucca. There are tons of these leaf beetles that don't have identifying pictures on the internet.
bayucca
Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae. Alticini or Luperini? Diabroticina??

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