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Leaf Beetle
14.97, -92.22
Field Notes
Description:
This Leaf Beetle (Family Chrysomelidae) was very similar to a Fungus Beetle (Endomychidae) that was also coming at the same time to an ultraviolet light.
(http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/2046256002/fullscreen). Both beetles are similar in size, color and spot pattern and both are also similar to a Ladybug. This Leaf Beetle however has a fine layer of hair all over the pronotum and elytra.
The two beetles may belong to a mimicry system between themselves or both may be imitating a Ladybug.
Habitat:
Ultraviolet light, Finca Argovia, Ruta de Cafe, Soconusco area of southern Chiapas, Mexico. About 1 hour from Tapachula.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 17, 2016
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