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Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Chrysochus auratus Fabricius

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38.9182, -78.1936

Field Notes

Description:

Was lucky to spot these colorful beetles, even though it was obviously at the wrong time haha.

Reference Links:

Missing File --Illinois State Museum

Species ID Suggestions

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Chrysochus auratus

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Candice Trimble
Sorry for the mistake, they look very similar. Should've noticed they were found in Europe, haha. Correction has been made. =)
Jacob Gorneau
Chrysolina cerealis is found in Europe and to my knowledge is not found in North America. While the colors of Chrysolina cerealis appear in stripes, Chrysochus auratus seems to have more "blended" iridescence.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2013

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