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Dogbane Beetle

Chrysochus auratus

Photo by ReannaDee
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Typically found east of the Rocky Mountains.

Notes:

Small green iridescent beetle that somehow made it inside. He's now been happily released.

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Chrysochus auratus

Species ID Suggestions

Dogbane beetle

Chrysochus auratus

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Aaron_G
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Comments (3)
Aaron_G
These are quite common in Tulsa and I see them every summer. Tough to shoot due to their incredibly shiny exoskeleton!
Ashish
Or Rose Chaffer (Cetonia aurata)

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PublishedJune 11, 2011

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