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Black Orange bug - Asphaera lustrans
Copyright © 2007 Sharon

Black Orange bug - Asphaera lustrans
Tavares, Lake County, Florida, USA
June 7, 2007
Saw one of these on the guide before - but can't remember the name.
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Contributed by Sharon on 14 June, 2007 - 4:43pm
Last updated 14 June, 2007 - 10:03pm

beetle
You do not mentioin size, but it reminds me of a flea beetle.
Nice picture.
… Charles Schurch Lewallen, 14 June, 2007 - 5:27pm login or register to post comments

 
Shining Flea Beetle
Thats it! A shining flea beetle...
Thanks
… Sharon, 14 June, 2007 - 5:33pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes, quite common in FL.
Nice shot - I'm moving it to the guide.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 14 June, 2007 - 10:03pm login or register to post comments

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