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swamp milkweed leaf beetle

Labidomera clivicollis

Photo by ekbellinger
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Field Notes

Description:

The size and color of a large ladybird, although the spots are different.

Habitat:

Suburban garden with prairie plantings

Notes:

I'd first thought it was a ladybird, because of its coloring and because I'd first spotted it near a good-sized group of aphids. I'm glad Forest Dragon pointed out the difference.

Species ID Suggestions

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Labidomera clivicollis

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (3)
ForestDragon
Don't forget to update your spotting to reflect the correct identification. :-)
ekbellinger
That's interesting, Forest Dragon. It looked close to, but not quite like, some odd lady beetles in a field guide. Never heard of a leaf beetle. Thanks for the link.
ForestDragon
Nice find! Even though this beetle looks similar to a lady beetle, it's actually a leaf beetle. They are one of my favorites!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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PublishedNovember 10, 2019

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