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Chrysomelid F with bloated abdomen - Gastrophysa cyanea - female
Copyright © 2016 Lynn Monroe

Chrysomelid F with bloated abdomen - Gastrophysa cyanea - Female
Heil Ranch Open Space near Lyons, Boulder County, Colorado, USA
April 13, 2016
Size: BL ~6.5 mm
This female, taken at the Picture Rock Trailhead at about 5600' around 10 am, shows off the enlarged abdomen. Always like this? or related to egg-laying? We did see lots of golden eggs on dock leaves. Any help with this ID is much appreciated.
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Contributed by Lynn Monroe on 14 April, 2016 - 11:50am
Last updated 14 April, 2016 - 12:58pm

Moved, Gastrophysa cyanea
Moved from Leaf Beetles.
… Blaine Mathison, 14 April, 2016 - 12:58pm login or register to post comments

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