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Ornate Checkered Beetle

Trichodes ornatus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Small beetle with a green metallic head and thorax. Black and yellow elytra.

Habitat:

Spotted on wildflowers along the Yakima River in eastern Washington on a hot day.

Reference Links:

Trichodes ornatus - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Ornate Checkered Beetle

Trichodes ornatus

Reference Link
Saturniidae27
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Comments (1)
Brian38
Thank you for the ID Saturniidae27. It's much appreciated.

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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
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Pacific Northwest

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PublishedJune 7, 2020

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