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Unidentified - Monocesta coryli
Copyright © 2005 Lew Scharpf

Unidentified - Monocesta coryli
Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, USA
May 20, 2005
Size: 12-14 mm
With my limited guides and inability to match this specimen with images on this site, I need a bit of help. Thanks.
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Contributed by Lew Scharpf on 22 May, 2005 - 12:28pm
Last updated 2 June, 2005 - 1:41pm

Larger elm leaf beetle.
Ah-ha! One I recognize:-) This is a "larger elm leaf beetle",Monocesta coryli. They are highly variable, and may have stronger, darker spots or bands, or be completely immaculate. The large size and "guitar" shape help ID this insect instantly.
… Eric R. Eaton, 24 May, 2005 - 4:07pm login or register to post comments

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