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Shiny Flea Beetle

Asphaera lustrans

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

This beetle has a shiny red head and thorax and a shiny green elytra. It is about 1/3 rd of an inch long. As is true of all flea beetles the hind leg femora is greatly enlarged.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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PublishedMay 13, 2014

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