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What's this? - Megetra vittata
Copyright © 2008 hunterspoon

What's this? - Megetra vittata
Kayenta, Navajo County, Arizona, USA
August 25, 2008
Size: appr 3cm

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What's this? - Megetra vittata What's this? - Megetra vittata
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Contributed by hunterspoon on 30 August, 2008 - 1:03am
Last updated 11 September, 2008 - 5:30pm

Moved
Moved from Megetra.
… Hartmut Wisch, 11 September, 2008 - 5:30pm login or register to post comments

Megetra vittata,
I think. Note the finely reticulated pattern on the elytra, and the edge bent as to form a well-marked edge. The latter character is shared with M. cancellata, but not with the more closely related M. punctata.
Glad you've given a size estimate. Plant species would also be interesting. They should still be around, would be great to see more photos.
I'll give you an update shortly, after looking at the specimen collection at UC Riverside. So please wait for now with moving this.
Yes, clearly M. vittata by the above mentioned characters, location, & specimens examined this morning at UC Riverside.
… Hartmut Wisch, 10 September, 2008 - 10:16pm login or register to post comments

Blister Beetle
In the genus Megetra.
… Warren, 30 August, 2008 - 4:50am login or register to post comments

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