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Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Chrysochus auratus

Photo by AnnaWhipkey
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

iridescent beetle

Habitat:

restored prairie

Reference Links:

Species Chrysochus auratus - Dogbane Beetle - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Chrysochus auratus

Reference Link
BugEric
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Comments (1)
AnnaWhipkey
thanks again for the ID on this spotting and all the others BugEric!!

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PublishedAugust 13, 2013

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