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Leaf beetle

Family Chrysomelidae

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Field Notes

Notes:

Small (4-5 mm). Metallic purple body, with ivory edge, golden-yellow head.

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Comments (4)
HemaShah
these are truly royal colors!!
Sergio Monteiro
Oh yes, MArtin, it is. I was very lucky to get this view. Most insects turn their back to me, when I aproach them. What makes sense, when you may need to get out fast, it is better to go AWAY from the threat, not into its mouth... :-)
MartinL
This one is rather special isn't it!
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2012

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