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Strawberry Sap Beetle

Stelidota geminata

Photo by ForestDragon
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny beetle. Dark with lighter markings. Yellowish legs. Flared edge to protonum. Third picture shows one unfortunate beetle who became a small Robber Fly's lunch.

Habitat:

Suburban garden.

Notes:

Thank you BugEric for your ID assistance! I don't think I would have found it otherwise.

Species ID Suggestions

Strawberry Sap Beetle

Stelidota geminata

Comments (2)

Very pretty beetles, like something made by a 1960's artist. good spotting

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