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Skeletonizing Leaf Beetle

Ophraella sp.

Photo by dferris
Published on Project Noah
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43.0459, -82.586

Field Notes

Description:

Beetle with enlarged abdomen. Found on a low level plant, and would drop off when disturbed.I was able to catch it in my hand when it dropped off to get picture of it

Habitat:

Riparian Hardwood Forest

Reference Links:

Genus Ophraella - BugGuide.Net

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Photographed
PublishedJune 4, 2016

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