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Leaf Beetle

Bassareus brunnipes

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark red beetle with cream-colored markings

Habitat:

Found on a small cedar in a suburban yard

Reference Links:

Species Bassareus brunnipes - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Casebearer Beetle

Cryptocephalus mutabilis

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e.drinnon
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Case bearing Leaf Beetle

Bassareus clathratus

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James McNair
2

Comments (1)
Machi
It seems very red for that species and the markings seem very different. Could it possibly be another species in the genus?

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PublishedJuly 17, 2014

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