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Leaf-miner Beetle

Stethispa sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

This is a chrysomeliad beetle, but I am not sure about the species. My guess is that the silky material in its bottom is a remaining piece of its last mold.

Species ID Suggestions

Leaf-miner Beetle

Stethispa sp.

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Comments (11)
maplemoth662
Two, very beautiful, and very colorful, Beetle photos....
bayucca
Today: Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae, Chalepini.
Sergio Monteiro
Thank you bayucca. Yes, I am repeating myself... But this guy's "skirt" really intrigued me. The separation line between its "waiste" and the silk material is so sharp and straight, that it doesn't look natural. And I didn't have a chance to look closer, because the beetle did what they often do: slipped and dived to the ground. About the ID, I'll try to be less reckless in the future. Anyway, it is amazing how you remember my old spottings!
bayucca
Chrysomelidae. Hispinae, Stethispa sp. http://www.flickr.com/photos/artour_a/3185278542/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/37957896@N03/6359034493/ And here your own guy ;-)... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8454058
Leonardo Castro
This is entirely surprising, Sergio! Very interesting those traces there. I don't know... For me it's part of its definitive stage. Very intriguing. Congratulations on finding it and thanks for sharing!
RiekoS
Mr. Monteiro, did you dress up this bug? Nice outfit and interesting bug. I love the pictures. Thank you very much for sharing.
Sckel
não é Hispinae? É lindo.

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