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Rosemary Beetle

Chrysolina americana

Photo by Ana Rosa
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Field Notes

Description:

Commonly known as the 'Rosemary Beetle' it feeds on rosemary and lavender.

Habitat:

Native to Southern Europe, despite the species name americana.

Notes:

Beetle going down the wall of Monsaraz Castle, Portugal.

Species ID Suggestions

Dark beetle

Tenebrionidae:

Comments (8)

Thank you António! You're welcome!
Thank you María! I think that's it! =)
Chrysolina americana: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackberriem/4653169658/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysolina_americana
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2011

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