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False Potato Bug? - Leptinotarsa juncta
Copyright © 2008 JFargo

False Potato Bug? - Leptinotarsa juncta
District of Columbia, USA
June 12, 2008
Size: 1/2 inch
This was flying around the Washington DC zoo. I think it's a False Potato Bug, but would appreciate confirmation, or a proper ID if I'm wrong. Thanks!
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Contributed by JFargo on 9 July, 2008 - 9:01am
Last updated 16 July, 2008 - 2:05pm

Moved
Moved from Leaf Beetles.
… john and jane balaban, 16 July, 2008 - 2:05pm login or register to post comments

You are correct, it is Leptin
You are correct, it is Leptinotarsa juncta.
… John R. Watts, 16 July, 2008 - 9:27am login or register to post comments

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