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Aquatic Leaf Beetle

Donacia sp.

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Green metallic beetle with long antennae. I found at least 3 of these on the boat

Habitat:

I found these in a boat in a large pond/lake at Watermelon Pond Wildlife and Environmental Area. A couple of them flew and landed on the boat while we were on it as well.

Notes:

Watermelon Pond WEA Bioblitz 2017

Reference Links:

Genus Donacia - BugGuide.Net

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