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Green Dock Beetle (gravid)

Gastrophysa cyanea

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Description:

Metallic green Leaf Beetle that is about to burst with eggs. She looks very uncomfortable and was not able to move very much during the time I was in the area.

Habitat:

Unknown weed in marshy grassland near Dock, Monkeyflower, Thistle and various grasses.

Reference Links:

Species Gastrophysa cyanea - Green Dock Beetle - BugGuide.Net

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