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Leaf Beetle

Chrysomelidae, sp.

Photo by Stephanie R.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This insect was found on a giant ragweed leaf. It was approximately 6-7 mm in length. The ragweed was near a cornfield.

Habitat:

cornfield

Species ID Suggestions

leaf beetle

Chrysomelidae

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Jeff Dreier
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Comments (3)
Stephanie R.
Thank you for working on the ID for this, Bill. I appreciate it very much!
beaker98
I've tried to narrow this one down for you, but haven't found it yet:) I've seen these before, and think it might be a flea beetle of some type. Nice shot!

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PublishedJuly 7, 2014

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