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Arizona tortoise beetle (larvae)

Physonota arizonae

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

These larvae are feeding on canyon ragweed (Franserica ambrosioides).

Habitat:

Resort trail

Notes:

Beetle and plant identifications provided by John Watts.

Reference Links:

Species Physonota arizonae - Arizona Tortoise Beetle - BugGuide.Net

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Aaron_G
I knew Sergio would approve. ;-)

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PublishedMarch 20, 2014

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