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Goldenrod Soldier Beetle

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Photo by AshleyAkers
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Field Notes

Description:

Small orange and black bug with a yellowish and black banded underbelly and short antenas. Are they harmful for flowers or a garden?

Notes:

On just about every Black-eyed Susan and Daisy flower in the garden.

Species ID Suggestions

Goldenrod Soldier Beetle

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

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Comments (2)
AshleyAkers
Thank you very much. I was concerned because it seems like they are everywhere and we have seen some places where some plants were damaged, but we believe it was from japanese beetles.
1Sarah2
As to the safety of your flowers, see http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/insects/beetles/soldier/soldier.htm
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PublishedJune 24, 2011

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