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Flea beetle

Altica sp.

Photo by KarenL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

2-3 mm long beetle with iridescent purple/blue coloration.

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Altica sp.? - Altica - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
KarenL
Thanks Jemma & well done on being featured by Kevin!
HemaShah
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/37861184 http://www.greatnatureproject.org/collections/18 Hi Karen , Kevin Eubanck has Featured my Pacific Sea Nettle in his collection! I am very delighted,I had to share it with you!,thanks! this is how he describes the pic. "They look like they're having fun. Beautiful graceful movements, captured in this wonderful photo. Well done indeed!'

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PublishedSeptember 22, 2013

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