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cucumber beetle?

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

green beetle with black spots and black body

Habitat:

fern ridge marshland

Species ID Suggestions

western spotted cucumber beetle

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Reference Link
Jeff Dreier
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Comments (3)
KarenSaxton
I suppose it is possible. I have those at home - and no beetles!
Jeff Dreier
Do you think they may feed on native members of the cucumber family, namely manroot (Marah sp.)? I will have to remember to pay attention to that next time I see some manroots.
KarenSaxton
I just wanted to make sure I was right about it being a cucumber beetle. Since there appeared to be no melons/cucs for miles in this wildlife sanctuary. I have since seen them on dandelion flowers - anywhere there is sunshine
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PublishedJune 25, 2013

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