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Twelve-spotted Asparagus Beetle

Crioceris duodecimpunctata

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright red with twelve black spots as shown. Roughly 5-6 millimeters long.

Habitat:

Found near edge of artificial wetland on the ranch property. Native habitat is very dry shortgrass prairie.

Notes:

This insect is sometimes considered a pest of asparagus.

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