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Case-bearing leaf beetle

Cryptocephalus leucomelas

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Habitat:

City park

Notes:

I only got one decent shot before it flew away. This marks the first time I've seen this species.

Reference Links:

Species Cryptocephalus leucomelas - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Case-bearing leaf beetle

Cryptocephalus leucomelas

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stho002
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Comments (3)
Aaron_G
Thank you for the ID, stho002! :-)

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