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Brown beetle with spots - Pelidnota punctata
Copyright © 2008 Nora Wertz

Brown beetle with spots - Pelidnota punctata
Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
July 10, 2008
Size: 1" long
This was in my house -- the cat may have brought it in. Environment is suburban with lots of trees and foliage. It may be attracted to light and entered the house for that reason.

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Contributed by Nora Wertz on 10 July, 2008 - 7:14am
Last updated 3 September, 2012 - 7:00pm

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Welcome to BugGuide!
Nice pictures
… Ron M., 10 July, 2008 - 7:24am

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