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Metallic Beetle - Donacia
Copyright © 2009 YMerriam

Metallic Beetle - Donacia
Three Rivers WMA, Town of Lysander, Onondaga County, New York, USA
May 13, 2009
Size: 3/8"
I found this metallic red beetle in long meadow grass near a pond surrounded by deciduous trees. I also have a profile view coming.

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Contributed by YMerriam on 13 May, 2009 - 8:52pm
Last updated 14 May, 2009 - 6:29am

Not an expert but...
Looks and sounds like an Aquatic Leaf Beetle (Donacia)

… Ron M., 13 May, 2009 - 10:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Looks good...
...for Donacia. Thanks Ron.
… YMerriam, 14 May, 2009 - 6:23am login or register to post comments

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